Navigating sustainable transportation and environmental policy requires familiarity with many specialized terms and acronyms. From vehicles powered by innovative technologies to regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing emissions, these acronyms simplify complex terminologies and facilitate more effective communication within the industry. Below is a comprehensive list of key acronyms related to zero-emission vehicles, hybrid technologies, environmental regulations, and their complete meanings. This guide will help you better understand the pivotal components and legislative instruments shaping the future of transportation.

• BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle
• ZEV: Zero Emission Vehicle
• ZECV: Zero Emission Commercial Vehicle
• PHEV: Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
• HEV: Hybrid Electric Vehicle
• EV: Electric Vehicle
• FCEV: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
• HFCV: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
• ICE: Internal Combustion Engine
• CARB: California Air Resources Board
• EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
• GHG: Greenhouse Gases
• GWP: Global Warming Potentials
• ACT: Advanced Clean Truck
• ACF: Advanced Clean Fleet
• NOx: Nitrogen Oxides
• MPG: Miles Per Gallon
• MPGe: Miles Per Gallon Equivalent
• kW: Kilowatt
• kWh: Kilowatt-hour
• EVSE: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (also known as Charging Station)
• DCFC: Direct-current Fast Charging
• OCPI: Open Charge Point Interface (Interface between EV drivers and charging station providers. More information can be found on the OCPI background page)
• CAP: Climate Action Plan