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   hybrid

   /ˈhʌɪbrɪd/

   noun

   • 1. the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse): "the bird was a hybrid of a goose and a swan"
   • 2. a thing made by combining two different elements: "jungle is a hybrid of reggae and house music"
   • ▪ a word formed from elements taken from different languages, for example television (tele- from Greek, vision from Latin).
   • ▪ a car with a petrol engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel it.

   adjective

   • 1. bred as a hybrid from different species or varieties: "a hybrid variety"
   • 2. of mixed character; composed of different elements: "Mexico's hybrid post-conquest culture"
   • ▪ (of a motor vehicle) having both a petrol engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel it: "these hybrid cars can be driven over short distances in electric-only mode"
   • ▪ involving a mixture of work or study conducted in the usual location and from home, making use of communications technology: "there are concerns that shifting to hybrid working may only benefit those with office jobs"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a noun): from Latin hybrida ‘offspring of a tame sow and wild boar, child of a freeman and slave, etc.’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hybridism noun
   • 2. hybridity noun

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2. www.cars24.com › blog › what-is-a-hybrid-carWhat is a Hybrid Car: Benefits, Working & Types Explained

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   Sep 22, 2024 · A hybrid car is a remarkable piece of automotive engineering that combines the power of both conventional internal combustion engines and electric motors. It represents a fusion of two worlds, seamlessly integrating the best of both technologies to deliver enhanced performance, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions.

3. www.caranddriver.com › what-is-hybrid-carWhat Is a Hybrid Car and How Do They Work? - Car and Driver

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   Feb 5, 2024 · What Is a Hybrid? A hybrid automobile is one that uses both an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor for propulsion, but the only fuel you'll put in is...

4. www.acko.com › car-guide › what-is-hybrid-car-hybridWhat is a Hybrid Car? Hybrid Vs. Electric Cars - Types ...

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   Jan 17, 2024 · What is a Hybrid Car? Hybrid Vs. Electric Cars - Types, Advantages. Team Acko Jan 17, 2024. Automobile engineers have been developing and marketing hybrid vehicles since the late 1800s; however, due to the higher cost involved in producing it on a massive scale, its popularity in the market still remains low.

5. www.autoexpress.co.uk › car-news › 96154What is a hybrid car? Mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in ...

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   Feb 24, 2021 · This handy guide will run you through each different kind of hybrid vehicle – full hybrids, mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and range extenders (REXs) – and their respective benefits.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hybrid_vehicleHybrid vehicle - Wikipedia

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   A hybrid vehicle is one that uses two or more distinct types of power, such as submarines that use diesel when surfaced and batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids.

7. www.wired.com › story › everything-you-need-to-knowEverything You Need to Know About Hybrid Cars - WIRED

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   May 3, 2024 · What’s the difference between a hybrid, a mild hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid? This is the WIRED guide for the electric-curious.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hybrid_electric_vehicleHybrid electric vehicle - Wikipedia

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   A New Flyer XDE60 Xcelsior articulated hybrid-electric bus operated by MBTA. A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) system with an electric propulsion system (hybrid vehicle drivetrain).