Environmentally friendly vehicles
Combining a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system reduces emission.
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Keywords
hybrid, hybrid car, electric car, environmentally friendly, environmental protection, carbon-dioxide emission, hybrid propulsion, car, air pollution, sustainable development, greenhouse effect, petrol engine, electric motor, global warming, fuel, electric, exhaust fume, propulsion, engine, development, technology, transportation
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