Glossary / General

hybrid system

68 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A hybrid system is a setup in a car that uses both gasoline and electricity to run. It helps the car use less fuel and produce fewer emissions.

Technical Definition

A hybrid system combines an internal combustion engine with one or more electric motors and a battery pack to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and provide additional power when needed.

Hear It Discussed

"And this turbo hybrid system that they've got actually passes those tests."
The Perfect 12-Car Garage, Selfless Birthday Giving, Let’s Not Talk About Spreadsheets | Episode 1,018 Everyday Driver Car Debate 05:44

"[336.8s] That's the hybrid system. [338.5s] And I just think it's really, excuse me, I think it's really refreshing."
Confirmed! Enthusiasts are returning to sports cars and petrol power #291 The Intercooler 05:36

"So Panamera, which is the gas burning equivalent [1393.8s] of this car, that is the hybrid system. [1398.2s] And so the hybrid system has the high voltage battery"
Do Young People Like Cars Anymore? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 238 The Carmudgeon Show 23:10