Hybrid vehicles are being discussed. Technician A says a hybrid can run on electric power or on the internal combustion motor, but never on both. Technician B says the internal combustion engines used in hybrids are specially designed to be assisted by electric power and as a result are more fuel efficient and cleaner than conventional engines. Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Hybrid vehicles can run on electric power or on the internal combustion motor, but never on both. The internal combustion engines used in hybrids are specially designed to be assisted by electric power and as a result are more fuel efficient and cleaner than conventional engines.

Hybrid Vehicles Are Being Discussed