A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. However, other mechanisms to capture and use energy may also be included.
Types of Hybrid Vehicles:
- Full Hybrid or strong hybrid
- Mild Hybrid
- Power assist hybrids
- Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs)
Hybrid Vehicle by types of powertrain:
- parallel hybrids
- series hybrids
- Series-parallel hybrids
Hybrid Vehicle by the degree of hybridization:
- Full Hybrid, strong hybrid
- Mild Hybrid
- Power assist hybrids
- Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs)
- Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle