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Part 1:
What Are Hybrid Vehicles? How Do They Work?
A hybrid vehicle is one that combines a smaller-than-normal internal combustion gasoline engine with the electric motor of an electric-powered vehicle.

Part 2:
Emergency Procedures For Hybrid Vehicles
A fire involving a hybrid vehicle will be able to be handled by following normal vehicle firefighting procedures.

Part 3:
Emergency Procedures For Hybrid Vehicles
Before attempting to rescue occupants from a damaged Honda Insight hybrid vehicle, it is also important to reduce the potential for high-voltage current to flow into the cables from the motor or high-voltage battery.