Hybrid vehicle

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hybrid-vehicle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the hybrid powertrain architectures?Includes series, parallel, and series-parallel (power-split) configurations
2. What is the energy recovery mechanism?Regenerative braking captures kinetic energy, converting it to electrical energy
3. How does a hybrid car use two types of power?The car can drive using only the electric motor, only the gasoline engine, or both together. A smart computer switches between them to give the best power and save energy.
4. Why do hybrid cars help the environment?Hybrid cars use less gasoline and produce fewer harmful gases, so they help keep the air cleaner and reduce climate‑changing carbon dioxide.

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): An engine that generates power by burning fuel internally, like in most traditional cars.
Regenerative Braking: A system that recovers energy normally lost as heat during braking and converts it to electricity.
Power-Split Device: A component in some hybrids that allows the engine and electric motor to drive the wheels independently or together.