1. The document discusses hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which use both an internal combustion engine and electric motor(s) to propel the vehicle.
2. There are three main types of HEVs: series, parallel, and series-parallel. Mild, medium, and full hybrids also differ in their voltage systems and ability to operate using only electric power.
3. HEVs provide benefits like reduced fuel consumption, emissions, noise levels compared to conventional vehicles, but also have disadvantages such as higher costs and battery disposal issues.