Hybrid Car Information and Resources
A hybrid car, also known as an HEV or hybrid electric
vehicle, is an automobile that is powered by two sources; an internal
combustion engine, and an electric motor. Hybrid cars have no use
for plugs, as they are amply charged by the movement of the wheels,
and storing the kinetic energy that is generated through a process
called regenerative braking. Hybrid cars have many environmental
benefits (see Emissions
and Pollution,) and economical
benefits (see Facts, Why
Buy a Hybrid, and Tax Breaks
and Rebates.)
This site is a resource center for consumers searching
for information on hybrid and electric vehicles. It has been designed
and published to inform the public on the development and use of
hybrid cars and related technologies.
To begin learning about hybrid cars, use the navigation
menu to the left. Each page contains accurate and concise information
as well as relevant news and articles. This site is constantly updated
with more information and pages, so be sure to check back from time
to time to keep up with all the latest on gasoline-electric hybrids.
