![]() Hybrids emerged as a bridge between the benefits and limitations of both electric and gasoline powertrains.Įlectric motors are very efficient at accelerating, and unlike their internal-combustion counterparts, produce their maximum power from a dead stop. The electric motor draws its power from a large battery pack that is recharged by the gas engine and by energy recouped from the brakes. ![]() What sets full hybrids apart from regular cars is that they use two powertrains: an electric motor and a gasoline engine. Most people consider “hybrids” to mean full hybrids like the Toyota Prius, but there are several levels of hybridization and many gas-powered vehicles are adding some level of electrification or hybridization.
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