do you drive a hybrid, I drive a prius because it gets such good mileage though I dont know much about them.
 The first Prius plug-in was produced from 2012 to 2016
huh wow that recent, what exactly is a hybrid?
A hybrid vehicle uses two or more distinct types of power
oh ok that makes a lot of sense, I assume gas and electric then, when was the first hybrid made?
Early prototype motorcycles in the late 19th century were the very first!
thats so long ago, well thanks for all the great info on hybrids i learned a lot.
a generator, charging a battery or feeding the motor, which delivers all of the torque required. They are commercially available, being simple in theory and manufacturing.
The first published prototype of an SHB is by Augustus Kinzel (US Patent 3'884'317) in 1975. In 1994 Bernie Macdonalds conceived the Electrilite SHB with power electronics allowing regenerative braking and pedaling while stationary. In 1995 Thomas Muller designed and built a "Fahrrad mit elektromagnetischem Antrieb" for his 1995 diploma thesis. In 1996 Jürg Blatter and Andreas Fuchs of Berne University
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First generation (XW30; 2012–2016) Specifications Production version Other features.
The Prius Plug-in Hybrid shares many of the same exterior and interior design elements as the standard 2012 Prius, keeping the coefficient of drag at . Among the design features exclusive to the plug-in are: unique chrome grille and bumper trim, chrome door handles, unique 15-inch alloy wheels, blue-accented headlamps, a distinct tail lamp design, and a new Hybrid Synergy Drive Plug-