Hybrid Vehicles examines the rise of hybrid technologies as a solution to the problems posed by conventional automobiles. The work itself is a hybrid of scaleable material that is useful for scientists and engineers in engine design as well as for technicians, investors, or policymakers in transportation, environmental, and energy-related fields. It covers the technology of hybrids, the economics of their use, and environmental considerations. The author explains how hybrids work, their history, and their impact on emissions and global warming. Other topics include safety/rescue aspects of...