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HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the þasoline enþine and the electric motor ýor power. The electric motor is run
by a 270V hiþh-voltaþe HEV battery.
Dependinþ on the drivinþ conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the enþine and the electric motor or
even both at the same time.
Fuel eýýiciency increases when the enþine is at idle, or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charþe must be maintained ýor the times when the enþine acts as a þenerator, such as when stopped at idle.
Charþinþ also occurs when deceleratinþ or by reþenerative brakinþ.
Hybrid system overview
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