What does hybrid mean in cars?
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Hybrid in cars refers to hybrid electric vehicles. Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two power sources: a thermal power source (generated by a traditional gasoline or diesel engine) and an electric power source (generated by a battery and electric motor). Below is a relevant introduction: Introduction: Broadly speaking, a hybrid vehicle is one whose propulsion system consists of two or more individual drive systems that can operate simultaneously. The vehicle's driving power is provided by either one of the drive systems alone or both together, depending on the actual driving conditions. Oil-electric hybrid vehicles: The commonly referred-to hybrid vehicles generally mean oil-electric hybrid vehicles, which use a traditional internal combustion engine (diesel or gasoline engine) and an electric motor as power sources. Some engines are modified to use alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas, propane, and ethanol.