Does a Hybrid Car Need the Engine to Run the Air Conditioner?
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Hybrid cars require the engine to run the air conditioner. A hybrid electric vehicle, also known as a hybrid vehicle, is equipped with more than one power source: storage batteries, fuel cells, solar panels, or internal combustion engine generators. Currently, hybrid vehicles generally refer to those combining an internal combustion engine generator with a storage battery. Below are the functions of a car air conditioner: 1. Temperature regulation: This is the primary function of a car air conditioner. In summer, the cooling system produces cold air to lower the temperature inside the car; in winter, except for large commercial vehicles that use independent combustion heaters, most vehicles utilize waste heat from the engine for heating. 2. Humidity regulation: Humidity significantly affects passenger comfort. The humidity inside the car should generally be maintained between 30% and 70%. Standard car air conditioners do not have the capability to regulate humidity; this is only possible through ventilation systems or advanced luxury cars equipped with integrated heating and cooling systems. 3. Airflow regulation: The speed and direction of airflow greatly influence comfort. If air is blowing directly, the speed should be limited to a certain range when the temperature is appropriate. The airflow speed can be adjusted based on passengers' living environment, age, health, and temperature preferences. 4. Air purification: The quality of air inside the car is crucial for comfort.