hybrid system
Two-source power arrangement
A hybrid system combines two or more distinct technologies or methods to achieve better results than either alone.
Most commonly refers to vehicles that use both an internal combustion engine and electric motor: The hybrid system switches seamlessly between gas and electric power.
The term extends to any integrated approach blending different power sources, computing architectures, or organizational structures.
- electric motorConverts current to motion
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
- microgridSelf-sufficient local power network
- regenerative brakingBraking that recovers energy
- energy recoveryRecapturing dissipated power
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- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- healthcare systemspublic hospitals, health plan, HMO, single payer, provider network
- HVACair conditioner, furnaces, furnace, ductwork, central air
- hybridscrossbred, mule, tigon, liger, mutt
- backup powergenerator, battery backup, backup power, backup generator, APU
- engine partspiston, valve, cylinder, crankshaft, camshaft
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