Conventions

• Spell out acronyms on the first use in an article or page, then use the acronym alone if a term is used multiple times. Be careful to avoid alphabet soup if too many acronyms are used in proximity to each other.
• Follow AP Style for terms that don't need to be spelled out on first usage (e.g., U.S.). Certain well-known automotive terms can also be used without being spelled out.
  • VIN
  • DMV
  • mpg
• Punctuate acronyms the same way you would if the words were spelled out. For example:
  • “My EV's range is less than I'd hoped.”
  • “EVs are the fastest-growing segment in the auto industry.”
• Use standard two-letter abbreviations for States (locations) in select components for forms and other patterns.

Commonly Used Abbreviations