Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
What Is a Hybrid-Electric Vehicle?
Hybrids combine a small combustion engine with an electric motor and battery. The two technologies can be combined to reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions. Hybrids capture energy lost during braking and return it to the battery, called "regenerative braking." A hybrid engine also operates more efficiently and produces less pollution than does combustion alone.
The
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Explained: Learn more about hybrid technology at
work in our Model E blueprints.
Hybrids
under the Hood: Visit our Hybrid Center to get in-depth information about how hybrid cars work.
