Series Hybrid System

Driving the wheels with electric motors, using electric power generated by an internal combustion engine

A series hybrid system uses an internal combustion engine to turn a generator, which produces electric power to drive the wheels.
Its basic components are electric motors, an internal combustion engine, a generator, a battery and an inverter. A small displacement internal combustion engine is turned on to intermittently turn the generator to supply electric power directly to the motor or to recharge the battery as the car runs. The name "Series Hybrid" is derived from the fact that the power produced by the internal combustion engine is connected in series to the electric motors.