How Do Hybrid Cars Work?

[GabrielaLynn]

Hybrid vehicles operate by combining a traditional gasoline engine with an electric motor to deliver power. The engine charges the battery while running, allowing for continuous switching and conversion between the power generated by the motor and the engine, achieving dual-power propulsion. Based on the connection method of the hybrid drive system, hybrid vehicles are generally classified into three categories: 1. Series Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEV): Primarily composed of an engine, generator, and drive motor, these three major powertrains are connected in series to form the HEV's power system. 2. Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV): Both the engine and the drive motor serve as powertrains, with their power outputs capable of being combined or used independently. 3. Power-Split Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PSHEV): These integrate the structures of both series and parallel hybrids, consisting mainly of an engine, motor-generator, and drive motor as the three major powertrains.