14. Owen Magnetic (Hybrid Electric)
The Owen Magnetic, produced between 1915 and 1922, stands out as one of the world’s earliest hybrid vehicles.
Its innovative system used a gasoline engine not for direct propulsion, but to generate electricity for the drive motor—a concept far ahead of its time.
The car’s unique magnetic transmission offered a smooth, gearless driving experience that set it apart from conventional automobiles of the era.
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