Do hybrid cars have two accelerators?

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DamianRose
07/29/25 7:49am
Hybrid cars do not have two accelerators; they only have one. A hybrid vehicle combines fuel and electric power, utilizing an electric motor as an auxiliary power source to assist the engine in driving the car. The primary power source is the engine, which is equipped with a power battery. The electric motor assisting the engine can generate strong and smooth power during normal driving. The charging methods for hybrid vehicles vary depending on the type: 1. Plug-in hybrid vehicles: can be charged via external charging equipment or through the operation of the vehicle itself; 2. Non-plug-in hybrid vehicles: utilize the engine's excess power during low-speed driving to charge the power battery via a generator.
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KevinRose
08/13/25 2:36am
I've been driving a hybrid car like the Toyota Prius for ten years, and it definitely doesn't have two throttles. It's just a regular pedal—when you press it, the system automatically decides whether the engine should work, the electric motor should assist, or both should operate together based on driving conditions. If you floor the pedal, you might hear the engine kick in; press it lightly, and you might just use electric mode to save fuel. In daily commuting, this design ensures ultra-smooth acceleration, especially in city traffic, with no jerky transitions between modes. Hybrids come in different types, like parallel or series configurations, but throttle control is integrated into the electronic control unit, managed via sensors and computers. On long drives, I've never been distracted by throttle operation—this single-pedal setup simplifies driving and enhances safety, allowing quicker reactions in emergencies. Before buying, I researched and found that hybrid systems from brands like Honda or Hyundai also use just one throttle pedal.
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