Gasoline and electric power
by Christine & Scott Gable
for About.com
Under mild cruising conditions, the electric motor assist phases in and out as load varies. However, when maximum power is called for, the engine and electric motor work together to produce 155 horsepower for quick acceleration and heavy hill climbing.
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