How is the engine of hybrid automobile different from the engine of a gas powered automobile?
Hybrid vehicle: A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle. Common power sources include: On-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source (internal combustion engine or fuel cell) Air and internal combustion engines Human powered bicycle with electric motor or gas engine assist Human-powered or sail boat with electric power Hybrid-electric petroleum vehicles: When the term hybrid vehicle is used, it most often refers to a Hybrid electric vehicle. These encompass such vehicles as the AHS2 (Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Saturn Vue), Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid and others. A petroleum-electric hybrid most commonly uses internal combustion engines (generally gasoline or Diesel engines, powered by a variety of fuels) and electric batteries to power electric motors. There are many types of petroleum-electric h
It is like a gas powered golf cart. when you are at a stop the engine turns off and when you give it gas the electric motor propels the car at first until the engine turns on again. Also when cruising on a highway if you are running your RPMs close to idle the electric motor may shut of the engine and take over so to save gas. if you reach an incline or give it gas to increase engine output the electric motor turns off and your gas engine turns on to compensate.
