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All hybrids use a conventional engine.
They are to many differences between them
Conventional cars.
a hybrid is a car that has 2 engines, usually a conventional gas engine, with a cleaner engine like electricity attached for low speed driving. the systems that make it work are complicated and different for each car, but that's a hybrid in a nutshell.
Making a financial decision over whether to buy a hybrid or a conventional car is a matter of comparing the difference in price and the expected improved mileage you may get by driving a hybrid vehicle. Hybrids tend to cost about 20% more than the same non-hybrid model car. Depending on your driving habits, you might get 10-30 percent more mpg in a hybrid.
Here are some articles that highlights all the ins and outs of hybrid engines: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybridtech.shtml and http://www.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car.htm
Hybrid cars cost more to maintain than a conventional car. You can get more information about this at www.hybridcars.com/cars.html Hybrid cars are a bit more to maintain than a conventional gas powered. The cost will come down as the technology becomes more widespread.
The cost of a hybrid car is about 30% more than a conventional vehicle. Please see the following for additional information: www.alternate-energy-sources.com/hybrid-cars.html -
Hybrid vehicles usually have a significantly higher fuel efficiency than conventional automobiles. They typically require less maintenance too. The range of efficiency varies. More information can be found at ConsumerReports.com, including comparisons between hybrids and conventionals.
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They are fairly expensive compared to conventional cars.
Typically the two types of engines deployed in the modern hybrid car is a small gasoline engine combined with an electric engine.