Technician A says that most hybrids require that they be plugged into an electrical outlet at night to provide the electrical power to help propel the vehicle. Technician B says that the internal combustion engine in an HEV will often stop running when the vehicle is stopped. Which technician is correct?

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Technician B is correct because in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), the internal combustion engine can shut off to conserve fuel when the vehicle is stopped, relying on the electric motor for power. Technician A is incorrect because most hybrids do not require plugging in; this is a characteristic of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), not standard hybrids.

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