Glossary / Electrical

hybrid battery

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In a hybrid car, the battery holds power for an electric motor. When you drive, the battery helps the engine or can run the car by itself for a little while.

Technical Definition

A hybrid battery stores electrical energy that powers the electric motor in a hybrid vehicle, allowing it to run on electricity alone for short distances and supplement power from the gasoline engine.

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