All hybrid cars share at least three common factors. In fact, all three capabilities must be present in order for the vehicle to be classified as hybrid. These three steps include:
These steps are explained below.
This is the function that allows the battery pack to be recharged without a stationary plug-in. In a conventional car, friction is what causes the car to slow and eventually, to stop. This friction causes heat and this heat energy is simply lost. In addition, the energy from the moving car is also simply lost. In a hybrid car, it is the electric motor that brings the car to a halt. The electric motor works like a generator and is therefore able to recover some of the energy produced by the moving car. It also does not throw away any energy in heat loss. This process turns the energy into electricity that the motor then stores in its batteries.
A hybrid car turns off its gas engine when it is not moving, and it switches it back on when acceleration is initiated. When you stop at a traffic light, wait at the drive up window at the bank, or are stalled in rush-hour traffic, the gas powered engine automatically switches off without the driver even needing to turn the key. During idle-off, the electric motor keeps the vehicle running. When you are ready to move forward again, the gas engine turns back on. Hybrids are designed so efficiently that the switch happens more quickly than the driver even registers the need.
The power assist ability is what was described earlier when one motor helps the other perform the full function of driving. The power assist ability is combined with downsizing the engine. It is this quality that allows a hybrid car to achieve the same level of performance as a car with a larger engine, but with the added advantage of better fuel economy.
I have no idea what all the technical terms mean that are used for hybrid cars, but I know that they save both energy and money on gas. I wouldn't know how to use a hybrid car after using the cars that have been around for many years. I would like to join the car donation program and replace my car with a hybrid. I have been turning a new leaf and going green for the past year now. I think this would be a great change.
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle and this hybrid vehicle addresses the problem of high gas prices and the greenhouse effect.
Regards, Michael
Car Repair Houston PRO
For me, hybrid cars are the solution to the non-stop increase of gas every year and these cars could also lessen the overwhelming air pollution and thus help stop global warming.
For me is something new. Only once I watched a program about it. But still I didn't quite understand what a hybrid car is. Thanks for the article.
Long story short - is it still worth the upfront investment, and high repair costs down the road, of buying a hybrid now that gas prices are so low? All Content © 2012 Contract Web Development, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Powered by Drupal