A hybrid electric vehicle and method of selectively operating the hybrid electric vehicle

A series type hybrid electric vehicle 10 that controls an internal combustion engine 300, generator 310, and electric motor 50, 60 for reducing the load applied to the internal combustion engine 300 when the internal combustion engine 300 is restarted, lowers the thermal stresses to the internal combustion engine 300 when the engine 300 is turned off and is able to remove excess fuel when turning off the internal combustion engine 300.