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Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
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Nearly all hybrids have less powerful engines than typical non-hybrids. What feature of a hybrid provides power to allow the engine to overcome heavy loads?
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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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