This document discusses hybrid electric vehicles. It describes three types of hybridization - mild, medium, and full - which differ in their electric motor capabilities and battery voltages. The basic components of hybrid vehicles are identified as the motor, inverter/converter, generator, battery, and engine. Three main hybrid vehicle configurations are described: series, parallel, and series-parallel. The advantages of hybrids are lower emissions and fuel consumption compared to gas-only vehicles, while the disadvantages include higher initial costs and maintenance requirements due to the battery systems.