Definition:
A classification of hybrid vehicle that relies on the internal combustion engine to provide constant power for moving the vehicle. In this arrangement the electric drive motor acts to assist the engine when extra power is needed, but is incapable of propelling the vehicle alone.
Examples: Some of the early model Honda Civic hybrids were mild hybrids.
What is a Hybrid Vehicle?
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What is a Hybrid Vehicle?
The Alternative Fuel Bible: Find Answers to Your Fuel & Vehicle Questions