What does hybrid mean?
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Automotive hybrid power refers to adding an internal combustion engine to a pure electric vehicle, which means oil-electric hybrid, that is, the combination of fuel and electric energy. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Hybrid vehicles implement different energy supply schemes for different road environments, which can greatly reduce the degree of emission pollution. For example, when running in the city, the engine will shut down when there is traffic congestion or a red light, and when the convoy moves or the traffic light turns green, the driver only needs to lightly press the accelerator pedal, and the motor can drive the car forward. 2. In urban areas, when the car engine is idling inefficiently or the vehicle is moving slowly, using the motor as the power source is not only beneficial to the environment but also reduces noise. Therefore, the more hybrid vehicles are used in increasingly congested large cities, the more their advantages of energy saving, environmental protection, and wide adaptability can be demonstrated.
The term 'hybrid' simply means a car that uses both a gasoline engine and an electric motor to run. It can automatically switch between the two power sources as needed—for example, using electricity at startup or low speeds and gasoline at high speeds or when climbing hills—with the goal of saving fuel and reducing emissions. The principle involves a control system that coordinates both power sources, along with a battery to store excess energy, such as the power recovered during braking. This approach avoids the high fuel consumption of pure gasoline cars and addresses the inconveniences of pure electric vehicles, such as the hassle of finding charging stations on long trips. A classic example is the Toyota Prius, which has been using this technology since the 1990s. I think this combination is especially practical in city traffic jams—quiet and eco-friendly. Additionally, maintenance costs are relatively low because it’s neither purely fuel-powered nor purely electric, making it economical for daily driving. In short, hybrid technology improves overall efficiency and is currently one of the more practical green solutions.
