A hybrid vehicle is one that uses two or more distinct types of power, such as submarines that use diesel when surfaced and batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids.
World's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle Toyota Prius NHW10 (1997–2000)
Bus rapid transit of Metz, a diesel-electric hybrid driving system by Van Hool
East Japan Railway Company HB-E300 series
Cadillac Escalade hybrid version
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle or better performance. There is a variety of HEV types and the degree to which each functions as an electric vehicle (EV) also varies. The most common form of HEV is the hybrid electric car, although hybrid electric trucks, buses, boats, and aircraft also exist.
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 MBTA
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a series-parallel drivetrain.
The Saturn Vue Green Line is a mild hybrid.