ハイブリッド技術 (はいぶりっどぎじゅつ)

Definition

ハイブリッド技術 refers to hybrid technology, which combines two or more power sources, typically an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Analogy

Hybrid technology is like having both a bicycle and a scooter. You can switch between pedaling on your own or using the motor depending on the situation, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Related terms

電気自動車 (でんきじどうしゃ): Electric vehicle; a car powered solely by electricity stored in batteries.

燃料電池車 (ねんりょうでんちしゃ): Fuel cell vehicle; uses hydrogen gas to generate electricity through chemical reactions, emitting only water vapor.

ガソリンエンジン車 (がそりんえんじんしゃ): Gasoline engine vehicle; traditional cars that run on gasoline as their primary source of power.