What color license plate should a hybrid car have?
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Hybrid cars should have blue license plates, which are the same as those used by conventional fuel-powered vehicles. This is because hybrid cars are only considered energy-efficient vehicles in China and do not qualify as new energy vehicles. Therefore, they cannot be registered with green license plates like new energy vehicles. Hybrid powertrains combine gasoline engines with electric motors but are not classified as new energy vehicles. Hybrid cars still require fuel for their engines, though they recover excess energy from the engine during deceleration or braking and store it in capacitors. In other words, hybrids achieve fuel savings without needing external charging, but they still consume gasoline and produce emissions. Advantages of hybrid cars: 1. Like conventional fuel-powered cars, hybrid cars can be refueled at gas stations, eliminating the need to change driving habits or invest in new charging infrastructure or hydrogen stations. 2. Hybrid cars offer better fuel economy and superior driving performance. Their gasoline engines are assisted by electric motors during acceleration, reducing fuel consumption. The internal combustion engine can also be shut off, allowing the battery to drive the vehicle alone for "zero" emissions. 3. Compared to conventional fuel-powered cars of the same displacement, hybrids compensate for the low-speed torque deficiency of internal combustion engines, providing a better driving experience during acceleration. 4. Hybrid cars reduce mechanical noise inside the cabin by using electric motors at low speeds or idle, creating a more comfortable driving environment while also delivering improved fuel efficiency.
