1. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Hybrids:
- Gasoline-Electric Hybrid: This is the most common type of hybrid car. It has a traditional internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline (petrol), combined with an electric motor and battery. The battery stores energy captured from regenerative braking and is used to assist the gasoline engine, improving overall fuel efficiency.
2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs):
- Plug-in Hybrid: A PHEV is similar to a hybrid car but with a larger battery that can be plugged into an external electric source for charging. PHEVs can travel longer distances in all-electric mode before switching to the gasoline engine as needed. Some PHEVs can even run entirely on electricity for short distances.
Some hybrid cars may also use diesel as their primary fuel source instead of gasoline. Diesel hybrids offer better fuel efficiency and torque compared to gasoline hybrids.
Hybrid cars are designed to maximize energy efficiency by combining the power of both electric and internal combustion engines, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to conventional gasoline-only vehicles.
