Hybrids, unlike pure electric cars, never need to be plugged in.

混合动力汽车，不像纯电动汽车，从不需要接电源。

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A few pure electric cars are already offered, and more are coming.

一些纯电力汽车也已经面世，更多的种类纷至沓来。

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The big question now is: will hybrids or pure battery-electric cars be the future?

现在最大的问题是：混合动力车或者纯电动车是否有前途？

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The growing smorgasbord in new car showrooms includes 43 hybrid-electric vehicles, four plug-in hybrids and 12 pure electric cars.

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Pure electric cars and plug-in hybrids are just now testing the waters in limited numbers and are yet to be ready for prime time.

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While some could argue that pure electric cars are still not ready for prime time, the Volt exists as the bridge between internal combustion and battery-powered propulsion.

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