What is a hybrid vehicle?

Hybrid vehicles have gasoline engines and electric motors. These cars offer many benefits, including better fuel economy, better performance and more auxiliary power than traditional vehicles.

Hybrid cars may include several advanced technologies not found in traditional cars. Hybrid cars, in general, shut off automatically when the vehicle comes to a complete stop and restart when the accelerator is pressed, conserving energy. They also convert energy used during braking into electricity that is stored in the car's battery so that it may be used by the electrical motor as needed. The motor provides the vehicle with the power needed to accelerate and climb hills, allowing the car to use a smaller engine.