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How Hybrid Cars Work - Page Three


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Types of hybrid cars

There are two types of hybrid cars, parallel hybrids and series hybrids. The former features both a fossil-fuel driven engine and a battery-powered motor which work together to turn the transmission and in the process, turn the wheels also. The interactive animation below gives a better representation.

(Animation courtesy of Howstuffworks.com)

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