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2 CEE 3604 Use two or more energy sources to power vehicle Series and parallel drivetrains Allow engines to operate in more efficient power bands
3 CEE 3604 Permit the use of smaller, lighter engines Regenerative braking ◦ Turn the kinetic energy of vehicle into electrical energy ◦ Hydraulic regen braking Idle off
4 CEE 3604 Hybrid vehicle sales is correlated to fuel cost Still a luxury item – most consumers will not see return on investment Less than one percent of vehicles on the road are hybrid Gaining popularity in mass transit systems (good public relations)
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