Hybrid technology

There’s been a lot of talk about hybrids of late. For good reason. Hybrid technology is currently the most effective way there is to cut CO₂ emissions on the road. It’s why we started talking about hybrids almost three decades ago. And why we’ve recently released our fourth hybrid car: the all-new Honda Insight.

So how does hybrid technology work?

A Honda hybrid uses two sources of power working together to drive the car: a small, efficient petrol engine and an electric motor. The battery that powers the electric motor is recharged every time the car brakes or slows down.

How does it benefit the environment?

With the electric motor helping out, the petrol engine doesn’t need to work as hard. This improves fuel economy and reduces harmful CO₂ emissions. But that’s not all. Hybrids also reduce emissions of NO_x and particulates that affect the quality of the air we breathe.

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