Hybrid cars offer great mileage and lower emissions. Learn the secrets behind these amazing vehicles and examine two real-world examples!
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A hybrid vehicle is one that combines the best features of two different energy sources, one of which is electric power. An internal combustion engine (ICE) running on gasoline, diesel, or an alternative fuel/fuel mixture is teamed with battery-driven electric power and a mechanism for storing the energy normally wasted in braking.
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The Garnet One, Swarthmore College's Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
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GREEN MACHINES Hank Bennet owns a very new car. It's not just fresh off the lot, it's actually a completely new type of car. Hank is the proud owner of a new Honda Insight, a hybrid automobile that combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine to create a fuel-efficient and low-pollution car. Averaging 60 miles per gallon (MPG), the Honda Insight offers fuel efficiency that far surpasses ...
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