What is a hybrid car and how do hybrid cars work?

(iSeeCars) — A hybrid vehicle has a powertrain made up of both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. It uses this combination of power sources to improve fuel economy and reduce tailpipe emissions. A hybrid vehicle’s lower fuel consumption comes from leveraging electric power, provided by an on-board battery pack, to turn the electric motor and partially or fully motivate the vehicle, usually at lower speeds. By reducing the gasoline engine’s role in…