Vehicles that use more than one energy source are known as 'hybrid vehicles' and are a combination of a petrol or diesel engine and an electric motor. This system enables the vehicle to burn less fuel, resulting in higher fuel efficiency compared to conventional engines. Electric power helps to improve engine performance.
People who plan to own such a model should have comprehensive knowledge about what a hybrid car is, its operation, features and subcategories.
In a hybrid car, the system recovers energy through regenerative braking. As a result, the amount of petrol used is less due to the dual working mechanism.
The operating mode can be switched and shifted while driving, which means that the car can switch between a gas engine and an electric motor. Sometimes, it can use both to improve the performance of the vehicle.
A hybrid car comes with a dual battery pack consisting of a conventional 12-volt battery pack and a high-voltage battery pack. Usually, deceleration in a conventional car converts kinetic energy into heat. However, a hybrid four-wheeler uses regenerative braking to convert the kinetic energy lost when decelerating into electrical power to replenish the battery pack.
