This document discusses hybrid vehicles. It defines a hybrid vehicle as one that uses both an internal combustion engine and electric motor to propel the vehicle. It classifies hybrids into three types: series, parallel, and series-parallel. Hybrids improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions by capturing energy through regenerative braking and using batteries to assist the gasoline engine. While hybrids currently have higher costs, the document argues they will play an important role in reducing dependence on oil and mitigating global warming.