Glossary / General

hybrid engine

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A hybrid engine uses both a regular gasoline engine and electric motors. This helps the car use less gas and run cleaner.

Technical Definition

A hybrid engine combines an internal combustion engine with one or more electric motors to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. In the Telluride, this setup allows for better power delivery while saving fuel.

Hear It Discussed

"Right up until it blows, and I have to use the hybrid engine to safely get to the right spot to run."
Slate Price Revealed, Koenigsegg Jesko Records, Honda Element Returns, and More! THIS CAR POD! EP117 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 25:23

"With the V6 instead of a hybrid 4. Instead of a hybrid 4 with the 8-speed."
Toyota Land Cruiser's Complicated Past — Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 179 The Carmudgeon Show 18:11

"Engine ready? 1.6 liter turbocharged four cylinder hybrid engine that turns out 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque which is plenty for the six speed automatic transmission"
Regenerative Tires, Road Trips, And Car Reviews In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 11:23