What does hybrid mean?
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Volkswagen's HYBRID stands for hybrid power. Additional information: 1. Low fuel costs: Hybrid vehicles have high fuel economy performance and superior driving performance. The engine of a hybrid vehicle uses fuel, and with the assistance of an electric motor during startup and acceleration, fuel consumption can be reduced. Simply put, compared to a similarly sized car, the fuel costs are lower. 2. Increased costs: Hybrid vehicles have significantly higher costs compared to equivalent conventional vehicles, making them difficult for average users to accept. Additionally, hybrid power systems are heavy, increasing the overall weight of the vehicle, which to some extent affects the energy-saving efficiency. Therefore, how to reduce the overall weight and minimize manufacturing costs while ensuring vehicle reliability is currently a major challenge in the research and development process.
A hybrid vehicle is equipped with two power systems, typically a combination of a gasoline engine and an electric motor. These two work in tandem: the electric motor handles starting and low-speed driving, offering quiet operation and fuel efficiency, while the engine kicks in during acceleration or high-speed driving to ensure robust performance. The most ingenious part is the energy recovery system, which converts kinetic energy into electrical energy and stores it in the battery when braking. I've seen owners achieve fuel consumption as low as 4 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving, saving half the fuel cost compared to conventional vehicles. However, the structure is more complex, requiring checks on the battery pack and power-split device during maintenance.
