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When you think about it, a hybrid car is sort of like a hill. The engine works harder than normal (because it's smaller than normal and is charging batteries) so it can turn off when running in EV mode when it uses no energy. Also, the newer multi-displacement engines are another example of "working harder = more efficient", having half the cylinders working twice as hard as normal during cruising speeds, saving fuel. A little bit, anyway.
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