Engine, motor and hybrid management system
by Christine & Scott Gable
for About.com
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 very happy and healthy 198 horsepower. Engine on the left, hybrid inverter on the right, electric motor down below.
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