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Yes they typically have both a gasoline powered motor and an electric motor as well.
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Do hybrids use two energy?
2 sources-yes. Gas/electric.
Do battery operated cars use gas?
Hybrids are a gas powered car that uses gas to charge that battery, which drives an electric motor.
What percent of Americans drive a gas powered car?
over 80%, but the number is decreasing thanks to hybrids and electric cars
What are the pros and cons of hybrids?
Cons: The electric battery for hybrids can be dangerous if you are in a car accident, because the battery is electric so you can get electrocuted. Hybrids also cost at least $ 5,000 more. Hybrids are mechanically more complicated so maintenance costs will be higher.
How are electric cars different than hybrid cars?
Electric cars are electric, hybrids are gas, and electric.
Where are some gas stations for charging electric cars and hybrid cars?
There are no refueling stations for electric cars, as none are in production this is not an issue. The range of an electric car is still too short to make them usable for most of the planet. Hybrids are normal gas powered autos that convert power to electric before it moves.
Do hybrids need gas at all?
Most do, to power the small gasoline engine that assists the electric propulsion motor or charging the propulsion battery. Full electrics, like the Tesla, are full electric, and just need to be plugged into the electric grid to 'refuel'.
What material are hybrids made from?
a gasoline engine and a electric moter.
Do full hybrids use gas?
yes
Gas cost monthly for hybrids?
$15
Do hybrids use gasoline?
Yes, hybrid means that something is crossed with another product. In this case an electric car was crossed with a car that uses gas to create the hybrid!
Do hybrids perform as well as gas cars?
Hybrids perform better than gas cars. Most hybrids get at least 40 MPG (some get as much as 60 MPG) and are actually no more expensive to repair than a gas car. Seems worth it to me!
