TEACH KIDS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF A HYBRID ENGINE - Hybrid vehicles have been around since the early 1900s, but due to the historically cheap cost of fuel, they did not become widely popular until the mid to late 1990s. The word "hybrid" means "made up of two separate parts," and in the context of vehicles, it refers to a vehicle that is powered by both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.

4 Cylinder Hybrid Electric Engine - Is your child obsessed with cars? Or maybe you want to pass on your love of motors and engines to your grandchild? Then the Machine Works 4-Cylinder Hybrid Electric Engine is the perfect kit for you to build together.

• BUILD YOUR OWN ENGINE KIT – Model engine kits from Machine Works make excellent gifts for vehicle enthusiasts who like creating and learning about mechanical systems.
• DIY KITS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS – This functional model of a 4-cylinder internal combustion electric hybrid engine is the perfect activity for kids and adults to do together.
• LEARN AS YOU BUILD – This hybrid engine is a simplified illustration of a four-cylinder internal combustion/hybrid system It illustrates the internal combustion and electric-only functions of a conventional hybrid system.
• OVER 100 PARTS – This 100 piece kit for kids and adults is enjoyable to construct, and includes all of the tools you'll need to complete the operating model.
• INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED – This model comes with detailed step-by-step instructions, but you will need 3 x AA batteries to power the motor.
• Ages 10+