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No but it may be in the near future.
Hybrid means combined propulsion and power sources, usually gasoline engine and electric motor systems that co-ordinate together via mechanical intelligence to start and stop a vehicle's motion.
With few exceptions, most hybrids have combined the increased power of electric motor propulsion and regenerative braking-power recapture to increase acceleration ability and total power available, not to enhance fuel economy more determinedly.
Smart Cars are tiny two-seat sub-micro-compact highway vehicles. They are abundant where gasoline costs $7 per gallon. They're easy to manuever and park in crowded urban areas. They get mileage equal to hybrids by virtue of their fuel sipping size and weight advantage. Think fully enclosed Golf-cart hatchback coupe with a two cylinder (one?) gasoline engine, and a small battery charging system for the starter motor and electrical stuff, not for propulsion. Top speed 55 mph.
Toyota wil probably be the first to combine the size of a smart car with the propulsion system ala Prius but more compact. Perhaps within the next year or two.
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Who invented the hybrid smart car?
Jacob Lohner was one of the inventors of the hybrid smart car.
What is the difference between a hybrid car and a smart car?
Smart cars are uglier, but better for our environment.
Why wont your key turn in ignition of your smart car?
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Being Smart with Hybrid Cars?
One of the best reasons to buy a hybrid vehicle is due to the likeness factor. A hybrid car runs just like an ordinary vehicle. There is a common misconception that a hybrid car is a lot louder than an ordinary car. Actually, the truth is just the opposite. A hybrid car is nearly silent when it runs on the roads. For parents with noisy kids, this will be a godsend!
Does a smart car qualify for a hybrid tax break?
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The Benefits of an Electric Smart Car Versus a Hybrid Car?
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Which cars are the most fuel-efficient?
Any car that is labeled as a "hybrid" is going to be more fuel efficient. Some of the most fuel-efficient cars of 2011 are the Nissan Leaf, the Telsa Roadster, the Chevrolet Volt, the Smart car, the Toyota Prius, and the Honda Civic Hybrid.
What does it mean if a car is a hybrid?
if a car can run on fuel as well as on electricity it is called a hybrid car.[maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!] No maybe about it - that is a hybrid car. The most common is hybrid electrical, an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors
What is the differnece between a hybrid dog and a hybrid car?
Count the legs. If there ANY, it is not a car.
What is the best hybrid car?
Cadillac escalade hybrid
Why did they bring in Smart Car?
beacause the smart car are smart
What is a hybrid powered car?
A hybrid is generally a car which runs on petrol and electric (powered by batteries)
