This document summarizes the key components and operation of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). HEVs combine an electric motor and batteries with an internal combustion engine to improve fuel efficiency. There are two main types of HEV configurations - parallel and series hybrids. Parallel hybrids allow both the engine and electric motor to power the vehicle simultaneously, while series hybrids use the engine to charge batteries which power the electric motor alone. Key HEV components include electric drive motors, auxiliary power units like engines, generators, energy storage batteries, regenerative braking systems, and control systems. Fuel cell HEVs use hydrogen fuel cells instead of engines to charge batteries. HEVs provide benefits like reduced emissions and fuel usage compared to