What are the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid vehicles?

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Hybrid vehicles offer several advantages: 1. Like gasoline-powered cars, hybrid vehicles require refueling at gas stations, eliminating the need to change driving habits; 2. Governments and businesses promote these products without the need to invest in new charging infrastructure or gas stations; 3. They exhibit high fuel efficiency and superior driving performance. However, hybrid vehicles also have disadvantages: 1. The technology is not yet mature, leading to relatively high product pricing; 2. They do not save fuel during prolonged high-speed or constant-speed driving. Hybrid vehicles combine fuel and electric power, utilizing an electric motor as an auxiliary power source to assist the engine. During acceleration and startup, the electric motor's assistance helps reduce fuel consumption, resulting in lower fuel costs.