So, how do they actually work? In the simplest terms, a hybrid uses both an internal combustion engine and one or more ...

Hybrid cars work using a battery-powered electric motor and a gas-fueled internal combustion engine. They automatically switch between the motor and the engine.

A series hybrid only receives mechanical power from the electric motor, which gets its energy from a battery or a gasoline-powered generator. The electric motor and internal combustion engine can ...

But hybrid engines have to work hard, very hard, to maintain that unique balance of electrification and efficiency.

The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and its T-Hybrid system offer just the right amount of electrification to augment the driving experience.

The hybrid engine runs on gas but works in sync with one or more electric motors and a dedicated battery. This blending of gas and electric power is what makes it a gas-electric hybrid.

After all, it works for trains. In a series hybrid, there are two motors: a diesel generator and an electric motor (diesel-electric).

Now that the Prelude has been confirmed, here's what you need to know about its hybrid system that will be offered on Honda's future models, too.

A striking blend of cutting-edge hybrid technology and performance wrapped in a sleek, sporty design, this car delivers ...