How they work
General Info
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A hybrid generally uses these two types of engines, what are they?
Electric motor and gas
100
This is the most popular personal hybrid car in the US?
Toyota Prius
200
This type of hybrid vehicle can be restored to full charge by connecting a plug to an external electric power source
Plug-in hybrid
200
Over their lifetime hybrids produce 30% less of this pollutant compared to non-hybrids of the same size
Carbon
300
What do hybrid cars do during a stop?
They restore energy
300
This type of hybrid has more batteries, but needs less space for a gas tank and for the motor
Plug-in hybrid
400
Do you need to recharge a hybrid car?
No, it recharges by itself
400
Generally, hybrid cars produce this percentage less harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases than comparable gasoline cars.
80%
500
What are the two of three possible drive train setups in a hybrid car?
series, parallel, or series/parallel
500
This feature causes the engine to shut off when the vehicle comes to a stop or idling
Automatic Start/Shutoff
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