{"id":1673,"date":"2014-12-11T13:57:31","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T13:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2014-12-11T13:57:31","modified_gmt":"2014-12-11T13:57:31","slug":"hybrid-car-hybrid-cars-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/hybrid-car-hybrid-cars-101\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Hybrid Car? Hybrid Cars 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Hybrid Car? Hybrid Cars 101<\/h1>\n

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What is a Hybrid Car?<\/h2>\n

Hybrid cars (and vans) use more than one power source to make their engine work: this can be either a petrol or diesel engine combined with an electric motor. Combining the two elements allows for the same speed performance of a regular car, while maintaining much lower CO2 emissions and running costs.<\/p>\n

Battery worries?<\/h2>\n

A hybrid has a much better range than a standard electric car \u2013 which is perfect if you\u2019re eco-conscious but have to drive a lot for work. Hybrid vehicles all have the ability to generate their own power through a regenerative breaking system and recharge through the running of the car\u2019s engine. <\/p>\n

In some cases, hybrids can be plugged in to charge the battery, however the vehicle will automatically revert to the combustion engine when the battery is low on power so you avoid getting stuck on your journey.<\/p>\n

Why Hybrid Cars are best for Business<\/h2>\n

Hybrid cars (and vans) are easier on your business account and wallet: <\/p>\n