Does the air conditioning in hybrid cars use gasoline or electricity?

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Hybrid electric vehicles use electricity for air conditioning. When driving on electric power, the engine does not start, but the air conditioning can still operate. When driving on gasoline, the engine converts energy into electricity to power the air conditioning. Classification of hybrid vehicles: 1. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): HEVs are currently the most popular type of hybrid vehicle. Their main feature is that they primarily rely on gasoline, with the electric motor providing supplementary power. Notably, these vehicles do not require charging. They cleverly coordinate the operation of the engine and electric motor, ensuring smooth and natural transitions between the two power sources. 2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs differ significantly from HEVs. PHEVs operate on electricity when available and switch to gasoline when the battery is depleted. It's important to note that once the battery is exhausted, PHEVs must be recharged via a charging station, as the gasoline engine cannot directly recharge the battery. 3. Range-Extended Hybrid Vehicles: This technology is more commonly used in European and American vehicles. Unlike HEVs, which primarily rely on gasoline for power, range-extended hybrids mainly use the engine to generate electricity for the electric motor. While they can still be refueled, the gasoline is not used to power the vehicle directly but to generate electricity for the motor. Of course, they can also be charged directly at a charging station.