Hybrid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007045",
  "term": "Hybrid",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A system, device, or vehicle that combines two or more different technologies or power sources to perform a single function. In the context of energy, a hybrid power system might integrate solar panels with a diesel generator to supply continuous electricity, using the renewable source when available and the generator as a backup. Hybrid electric vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery system.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cross",
    "cross-breed",
    "melding",
    "mixling",
    "mongrel"
  ],
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "see_also": [
    "cross",
    "microhybrid",
    "hybridization"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hybrid",
    "es": "híbrido",
    "fr": "hybride"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hybrid/"
}