Have you ever wondered how hybrid cars work, and how they get such good mileage? In this episode we attempt to explain the various types of hybrids, give a little hybrid history, and offer some buying advice.

Main topic at 23:51

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car#Hybrid_vehicle_power_train_configurations //

https://www.thedrive.com/tech/20246/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-hybrid-car //

https://www.borail.org/collection/cnj-no-1000/ //

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/1980s-briggs-stratton-hybrid-is-30-mpg-six-wheeler/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius //

Demonstrating how an electric continuously variable transmission works in a Toyota Prius https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NHYo68PpApI //

Hybrid Power Split Device. eCVT transmission https://youtu.be/jofycaXByTc //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Insight //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt_(first_generation) //

https://www.theautopian.com/plug-in-hybrids-come-with-an-insane-warranty-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-11-states/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_ELR //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt_(second_generation) //

GM's Second Generation Voltec Drivetrain Explained (Voltec 2) https://youtu.be/o3-wGOyT2 //