Hybrid system overview
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Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Energy flow
The hybrid system informs the drivers its
energy flow in various operating modes.
Whilst driving, the current energy flow is
specified in 11 modes.
Vehicle stop
The vehicle is stopped.
(No energy flow)
EV propulsion
Only the motor power is used to drive
the vehicle.
(Battery → Wheel)
Power assist
Both the motor and the engine power
are used to drive the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine → Wheel)
Engine only propulsion
Only the engine power is used to drive
the vehicle.
(Engine → Wheel)