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Engine, motor & inverter

by Christine & Scott Gable
for About.com

2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid engine shot

A 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine combined with a 40 horsepower AC permanent magnet motor work together to bang out a healthy 198 horsepower. Engine on the left, hybrid inverter on the right, electric motor down below.

photo © Adrian Gable
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