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Starting, Cruising and Passing with the HEV

Starting

When the vehicle is started, the gasoline engine "warms up."

If necessary, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting energy from the engine into electricity and storing it in the battery.

Cruising

The gasoline engine powers the vehicle at cruising speeds and, if needed, provides power to the battery for later use.

Passing

During heavy accelerating or when additional power is needed, the gasoline engine and electric motor are both used to propel the vehicle.

Additional power from the battery is used to power the electric motor as needed.

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