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(57) [Problem] To reduce the rating of an engine starting device in a hybrid vehicle as much as possible. An engine for transmitting power to wheels, a starter motor having a function of starting the engine, and a motor provided separately from the starter motor and having a function of transmitting power to wheels and a function of starting the engineć» A first engine starting means (steps 106 and 1) for starting the engine by a starter motor when the torque required for starting the engine is less than a predetermined value. 14, 115) and second engine starting means (steps 106, 109) for starting the engine by a motor generator when the torque required for starting the engine is equal to or more than a predetermined value. |