What best describes a hybrid vehicle?

• A. This type of vehicle combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system.
• B. It runs solely on electricity with no fossil fuels.
• C. It uses diesel engine only.
• D. It is a battery-operated vehicle with no engine.

Answer: (A)

Hybrid vehicles blend two power sources: a conventional internal combustion engine and an electric propulsion system. This setup lets the car use the engine, the electric motor, or both, optimizing fuel efficiency and cutting emissions. The electric motor is powered by a battery that can be charged by the engine or via regenerative braking, which recovers energy during deceleration. Because it relies on both a gasoline/diesel engine and an electric motor, it is distinct from vehicles that run only on electricity, or only on a diesel engine, or a battery-powered system with no engine at all. That's why the description that emphasizes combining both propulsion systems best describes a hybrid.