There is a variety of HEV types and the degree to which each function as an electric vehicle (EV) also varies. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle or better performance.
The Toyota Prius is the world's best selling hybrid car, with cumulative global sales of 5 million units up until September 2022 A New Flyer XDE60 Xcelsior articulated hybrid-electric bus operated by MBTAĪ hybrid electric vehicle ( HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) system with an electric propulsion system ( hybrid vehicle drivetrain). For the electromagnetic transmission modes, see Mode (electromagnetism).
