How Does a Hybrid Car Work?
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Hybrid electric vehicles operate based on several principles: one is the "parallel mode," where the engine serves as the main power source and the electric motor acts as an auxiliary power source; another is the "series-parallel mode," where the vehicle is primarily driven by the electric motor, with the engine and electric motor working together at higher speeds; and finally, there is the "series mode," where the vehicle is driven solely by the electric motor. In the parallel mode, the engine is the primary driving force, while the electric motor, which can generate strong power during restart, assists during scenarios like vehicle startup and acceleration, where engine fuel consumption is high. This helps reduce the engine's fuel consumption. The structure of this mode is relatively simple, requiring only the addition of an electric motor and battery to the vehicle. The series-parallel mode involves the efficient sharing of power between the engine and the electric motor. This mode requires a power distribution device and a generator, making the structure more complex. In the series mode, the engine only acts as a power source, while the vehicle is driven solely by the electric motor. Although the drive system consists only of the electric motor, it is still considered a hybrid vehicle because a fuel engine is also installed.
