| Simply stated, a hybrid vehicle is one that utilizes more | | | | these technologies is the hybrid electric-petroleum |
| than one source of energy to move or propel the | | | | engines. These engines use the electrical power of the |
| vehicle. Depending upon the type of vehicle in question, | | | | motor as well as the gas power produced by the |
| it may utilize a combination of many different types of | | | | engine in varying degrees to provide propulsion of the |
| energy sources. Some of the most commonly used | | | | vehicle. The engine can be a mild hybrid, where the |
| energy sources in hybrid vehicles include: | | | | electrical motor and the battery are used as standby |
| - Petrol or Diesel | | | | sources of energy, or it can be a full hybrid version, |
| - Rechargeable Energy Storage System | | | | where all three components- the gas engine, electrical |
| - Electricity | | | | motor as well as the battery, are all fully engaged in |
| - Natural Gas | | | | the process of creating energy. |
| - Compressed Air | | | | There is also hybrid technology available that creates |
| - Human Power (pedaling, etc.) | | | | Continuously Outboard Recharged Electric Vehicle or |
| Human powered hybrid vehicles are perhaps | | | | COREV. In this technology, the electrical power drives |
| illustrations of the simplest use of the hybrid technology. | | | | the vehicle and needs to be recharged on a regular |
| For instance, a moped is a human powered hybrid | | | | basis. |
| vehicle. It utilizes an electrical motor or an internal | | | | On the other hand, there is also another distinct side of |
| combustion engine along with the mechanical energy | | | | hybrid technology. While a vehicle is commonly |
| created by the pedaling done by the rider. However, in | | | | considered hybrid if it uses more than one form of |
| recent times, new technology is available in the form | | | | device for propulsion, even those vehicles that are |
| of hybrid cycles. The pedaling of the rider creates | | | | capable of using more than one fuel at a time for |
| energy, which gets converted into electricity which | | | | efficient performance are considered hybrid vehicles. |
| then powers the motor, but also charges the battery. It | | | | This technology is driven by what is called Hybrid Fuel. |
| is then possible for the motor to also use battery | | | | However, vehicles that use hybrid fuel are commonly |
| power. Such cycles are currently available in the | | | | called Dual Mode vehicles to avoid confusion with |
| market. | | | | typical hybrid vehicles. While some dual mode vehicles |
| Hybrid technology is also widely used in the case of | | | | combine electricity with a diesel engine, most |
| heavy vehicles. Heavy goods vehicles, buses, mobile | | | | commonly, hybrid fuel is a combination of fuels mixed |
| hydraulic machinery as well as ships and railway | | | | in the same tank. These fuels include gasoline, ethanol, |
| locomotives use hybrid engines in their technology. | | | | Methanol or Biobutanol. |
| However, the most popular use of hybrid engine | | | | There are also hybrid vehicles that utilize compressed |
| technology can be seen in cars. | | | | air as a source of power. They are called fluid |
| Many different engine types can be used within the | | | | powered hybrids. |
| hybrid technology. Perhaps, the most common of | | | | |