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  1. adj. UK Describing a hybrid engine or vehicle that uses a combination of petrol and electricity

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  • “There are several kilograms of such elements in typical hybrid petrol-electric cars made by Toyota and Honda, a market that will expand in coming years.”

    The Guardian: The rise of rare earth elements

  • “The globally familiar Prius put hybrid petrol-electric technology firmly into the public consciousness.”

    The Wall Street Journal: Zero Heroes

  • “The Volt is the US alternative to the Toyota Prius, a petrol-electric hybrid that is spearheading a cultural sea change on its home turf.”

    The Wall Street Journal: Zero Heroes

  • “He added that the administration was "actively" involved in promoting electric and petrol-electric cars, which will be exempt under the proposed new rules.”

    The Guardian: New congestion charge plans 'will make London pollution worse'

  • “This technology is widely used in petrol-electric hybrid cars, and the battery is reportedly more stable than Li-ion, but it has a lower specific energy density.”

    Forbes: Automakers Look To Plug In

  • “Toyota has expanded aggressively outside of Japan, helped by its reputation for fuel efficient vehicles, including petrol-electric hybrids, which have generated strong interest at a time of soaring oil prices.”

    Toyota Motors records in quarterly profits

  • “The Greens wanted him to take a petrol-electric hybrid Toyota Prius but, instead, the Boy opted for a Lexus GS 450h.”

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  • “As the company continues to expand the Fisker model range, it will also start making a medium-sized plug-in petrol-electric hybrid, dubbed Nina.”

    BBC News - Home

  • “We call this responsible luxury," Mr Fisker said, revealing that the Karma will be priced "close to the Porsche Panamera petrol-electric hybrid", which was also launched at the Geneva motor show on Tuesday.”

    BBC News - Home

  • “Print Jaguar unveils a hybrid supercar Jaguar has unveiled plans to build a £700,000 petrol-electric hybrid supercar in the UK.”

    BBC News - Home

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