Ok, so hold on a minute.... Just Dave said there were axles connecting the gas motor to the wheels. That's not what this article is saying.

The gas motor is still just a generator producing electricity. Whether it charges batteries, directly powers an electric motor, or both... who cares? It's basically all part of the same electrical system. It's still a type of hybrid, always has been and always will be, but it's NOT the same type of hybrid as a Prius. So what's the big deal?