Australian Car Mechanic - Sep/Oct 2024

Your Car Has More Lines of Code Than a Fighter Jet

As the global automotive industry transitions toward sustainable mobility, Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs) have emerged as a pivotal bridge between traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) and full battery electric vehicles (BEVs). REEVs—also known as REX (Range Extender) hybrids —blend the advantages of electric propulsion with the security of extended driving range, all while offering reduced emissions and optimized fuel efficiency.