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Originally Posted by kach22i
A serial hybrid is where there is no mechanical connection for gas engine to drive-train (ie transmission), and it is strictly used as a generator. Anyway a guy there claimed the hybrid F-150 is just that, but I'm not convinced. Sounds like the Chevy Volt situation all over again, just physics not politics.
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The first generation Volt was a "serial hybrid" as you described. The second generation had a way to directly connect the ICE to power output. It was pretty complicated and when in electric power mode it was only an
assist to the electric motor.