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Hybrids & Plug-in Hybrids

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) typically integrate an internal combustion engine (ICE), an electric motor, a generator and a battery pack. The arrangement and integration of these components can be varied to maximize performance and efficiency and reduce emissions levels.

Engines and battery packs in hybrid vehicles can be arranged to operate in parallel, series or series-parallel.

The eTV program includes a variety of hybrid vehicles in its fleet. Choose a vehicle using the thumbnail below as a link. Each vehicle's page includes pictures, a downloadable technical sheet and, where available, a test plan and test results.
2010 Toyota Prius
2010 Toyota Prius


 A123Systems Hymotion L5 Plug-In Conversion Module
A123Systems Hymotion L5 Plug-In Conversion Module

Watch the video on hybrid & plug-in hybrid vehicles to learn more about this emerging technology.

 Hybrid &Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles


To view the video, click on a link below. The video can be viewed in the format that best suits your computer's configuration. For explanations of the different formats, please see our Multimedia Help page.

Date modified:
2010-08-04