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Mild hybrid
Automobile with an electric motor that assists the internal combustion engine
Mild hybrid
A mild hybrid (MHEV, for mild hybrid electric vehicle) is a type of hybrid vehicle that uses a small electric motor and battery to assist an internal combustion engine. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as power-assist hybrids or Battery Assisted Hybrid electric Vehicle (BAHV). Unlike a traditional full hybrid, the electric motor in an MHEV cannot power the vehicle independently. Instead, it provides supplementary power during acceleration and other periods of high engine load, thereby improving fuel economy. The system typically incorporates regenerative braking, which recovers energy during deceleration and reduces wear on the vehicle’s brakes. The motor is usually configured as an integrated starter generator (ISG), replacing a traditional starter motor, and positioned between the engine and the transmission. MHEVs can also stop the engine when the vehicle is coasting, braking, or idling, and restart it when power is needed. This function is similar to a start–stop system...
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