Hybrid vehicle

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A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct types of power. Examples include cars that use both an internal combustion engine and an electric engine, or submarines that use diesel when surfaced and electric batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids. Hybrid powertrains are designed to switch from one power source to another to maximize both fuel efficiency and energy efficiency. In hybrid electric vehicles, for instance, the electric motor is more efficient at producing torque, or turning power, while the combustion engine is better for maintaining high speed. Improved efficiency, lower emissions, and reduced running costs relative to non-hybrid vehicles are three primary benefits of hybridization.

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