Hybrid Cars

What is a Hybrid Car?

A hybrid car is a vehicle that uses a combination of at least two different fuel sources for its propulsion. Although many combinations are possible, generally when people are talking about hybrid cars, they are referring to cars with a combination of

a gasoline internal combustion engine
an electric motor
a battery that powers the electric motor and stores energy for future use.

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	As the first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in the U.S., the Honda Insight is proud to be the original hybrid. And it's still the most fuel-efficient. At 66 mpg, the EPA named it the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class; and the Insight holds the title as the overall fuel-efficiency leader in America. More »		The forward-thinking Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive® combines a gas engine and an emissions-free electric motor to achieve amazing fuel economy and an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating [2] - all with the performance of a conventional car. And to make up to 650 miles. More »		Hybrid owners are known for their smart thinking; now Civic Hybrid comes with even smarter styling to match. All that sizzle still earns an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating, so you can save immensely on gas while enjoying amenities like the new multi-tiered instrument panel and other new features. More »

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This is the first of the new breed of fuel-efficient hybrid SUVs to appear in the US. What is significant is Ford chose its popular Escape as vehicle. The full hybrid drive system used in the Escape is based on the technology developed for the Toyota Prius, which means it is essentially an electric car with gasoline engine back up.

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Introducing the world's first luxury hybrid performance sedan: GS 450h. With its rear-wheel drive, uncompromised luxury and incredible power, this future Lexus is certain to please.
It features a new hybrid powertrain that merges a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a high-output electric drive motor.

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