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The main component that makes hybrid cars efficient and is their engine. Hybrids have a gasoline powered engine, but when this engine is coupled with an electric motor the overall effect reduces emissions, requires less fuel, and gets a lot more mileage than a standard gasoline powered car or a purely electric car. A hybrid car's engine and transmission charge the electric batteries that are also part of the car.

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