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a Hybrid car means it uses 2 or more energy ways to get powered.
This can be for example:
- Petrol, Hydrogen
- Electricity, Petrol.
- Electricity, Gas.
etc etc.
So nto all hybrid cars need petrol.
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What is a hybrid powered car?
A hybrid is generally a car which runs on petrol and electric (powered by batteries)
What makes hybrid cars and what are they?
A hybrid car is a car that can automatically change from an electrical to a petrol motor whilst in motion. The car's electrical batteries are often charged by the revolutions of the wheels whilst in motion
Why wont your key turn in ignition of your smart car?
You still need a key to enter a smart or hybrid car. What you do not need to start the engine in the same way as for a petrol or diesel engine. What you will need to do is enable the power on button in a smart car with the key to start the electric motor in the smart car.
Why do car companies not invent a hybrid car with two electric motors rather than one petrol and one electric?
because
What is the difference between a hybrid car and a car?
a conventional car has an internal combustion motor which runs on a form of fuel eg. petrol but a hybrid uses a electrical engine and a normal one. the electrical one is powered by a normal engine and the wheels rolling... it only uses it's normal engine sometimes to help it go faster. you will only need to re-fuel it with diesel or petrol depending what car you go for. :) so in short a normal car has one fueled motor and a hybrid has a normal motor and an electrical one making it more fuel efficient
What speed can you go in hybrid cars until it change to petrol?
The engine remains running during the movement of the car.
What if an electric car runs out of battery?
it stops working until it gets changed again. but if its a hybrid then the petrol kicks in
How does a water powered car work?
diesel / petrol hybrid mix (mainly); or slowly, whichever way you look at it.
What type of gas should you put in your hybrid vehicle?
The same fuel you would put in an all-petrol car.
Why do cars need petrol?
if cars do not have petrol they will not work because petrol burns in the engine and the car moves forward
What is the main difference between gasoline- powered and electric hybrid cars?
The main difference is in hybrid cars there are a small petrol engine and a electric motor. When the car is driving along at slower speeds the Electric motor is driving the car while the petrol engine recharges the battery but when the speed is greater the Engine And Electric Motor Drives The Car
How efficient is hybrid car fuel?
Hybrid cars get better gas mileage than regular cars. Also, the great thing about the hybrid car is that you do not necessarily need to use fuel to drive a hybrid car, which will help you save money on gas.
