* 1880s-1910s: First hybrid vehicles were developed using electric motors and gasoline engines.
* 1960s-1970s: Hybrid vehicles were tested in various countries during the oil crisis.
* 1990s: Toyota Prius first introduced as the world's first mass-produced hybrid car.
* 2000s: Hybrid vehicles became increasingly popular, with Honda, Ford, and other manufacturers releasing their hybrid models.
* Present: Hybrid cars continue to be developed, with new technologies and improvements in fuel efficiency.
Key Innovations
* Electric Motors and Batteries: Hybrid cars use electric motors and batteries to store and use energy during acceleration and braking.
* Regenerative Braking: Hybrid vehicles can recapture and reuse energy through regenerative braking, which generates electricity when the brakes are applied.
* Engine Control Systems: Hybrid cars use sophisticated engine control systems to balance the use of electric and gasoline power.
These key innovations have made hybrid vehicles more efficient and environmentally friendly, reducing gasoline consumption and emissions.
