Hybrid Car
The hybrid car is a type of fuel.
System
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The hybrid system, now one of the best-selling types of powertrains, is made up like this: it uses an internal combustion engine (gasoline or diesel) and an electric one (often paired with a lithium-ion battery), so you can save on fuel and emissions.[1]
Types
[change | change source]There are various types of hybrid
- Mild Hybrid (MHEV): It doesn't move the car on its own, but it's useful for short distances (from 0 to 4 km/h).
- Full Hybrid (HEV): This system lets you do short trips (about 1/2 km) and you can't recharge it at a charging station, because it recharges automatically.
- Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV): It has bigger batteries and can go about 10 km, and it charges through regenerative braking or at its charging stations.
The car consumes much less, has lower emissions, and offers a smoother drive.[2]
Story
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The invention started with Toyota, when they produced the Prius in 1997, and then it gradually became more and more famous.
Types of platforms
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Engine
Platform
The Toyota Prius XW10 is considered an important car for this, it used the Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system, which allowed for optimizing the use of the engine.
External links
[change | change source]- ↑ "Cos'è un' auto ibrido?". www.tcs.ch (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ↑ "Cos'è un' auto ibrido?". www.tcs.ch (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ↑ "Cos'è un' auto ibrido?". www.tcs.ch (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-07-07.