If you’re looking to buy a new car, it’s worth investigating hybrid cars as a fuel-efficient alternative to diesel or petrol engines. But what exactly is a hybrid car?

Essentially, a hybrid car is a vehicle that uses two different energy sources to power it. Most of the time, it’s a combination of a petrol or sometimes an LPG engine with electrical batteries, and the power is shared between the two. In some cases, one may be the main power source, with the other acting as a backup, or one source may be used for some situations, and the other source used for other purposes. In most hybrid cars, engine is powered by petrol, and the batteries are charged using the regenerated energy captured during braking.

Hybrid engines are much cleaner and more efficient, but are much more expensive than regular cars, so it may take a while before you enjoy the cheaper running costs. Batteries can also be expensive to replace. There are continuing technological advances and research, and it may not be too long before hybrid car sales become the norm rather than the exception. It’s worth talking to a car dealer to find out about the costs and advantages of hybrid cars for sale.

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