The document defines a hybrid vehicle as combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor powered by batteries, merging features of gasoline and electric vehicles. It describes the key components of a hybrid system as the engine, electric motors, generators, inverter, power splitter, battery pack and electronics. Hybrid vehicles are classified based on their level of hybridization from idle-off capability and regenerative braking to full electric drive and extended battery electric range for plug-in hybrids. The types of hybrid drivetrains are series, parallel and parallel/series systems.