Hybrid Car: What you should know about

What you should know about Hybrid Car:

Introduction

DEFINING HYBRIDS

A vehicle is a HYBRID if it utilizes more than one form of onboard energy to achieve propulsion.

Referral Terms:

Germination of Hybrid cars1st HYBRID car was built in 1899 by Engineer Ferdinand Porsche.

In 1960 more Cars were introduced but failed due to the oil crisis in 1973.

In late 90s 2 cars were introduced i.e, GM EV1 and TOYOTA RAV-4 EV but soon dropped from production due to weak response.

THE REBIRTHIn 1999 HONDA INSIGHT became the 1st mass production HEV.In 1997 TOYOTA PRIUS has been released which is the best selling car in the hybrid car industry.

Technologies Used:

Plug-In Hybrid100+ mpg-hybrids can be plugged into the electric grid.

Hybrid Layouts:

Working

OVERVIEW

STARTING

CRUISING

PASSING

BRAKING

Stopped

Batteries: Nickel-Metal Hydride

Lithium-ion

Hybrid Cars in news:

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Tax Credits:Tax credit is a specific dollar amount that is subtracted directly from the total amount of your federal tax owed, and it reduces your tax obligation.Set to put some extra change back in your pocketsBegan when the Energy Policy Act 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit.

Clean Energy

Performance Improvements

Regenerative BrakingIncentives

Lighter Weight

Lower Fossil Fuels

A Smaller Engine

High Resale Values

Now Meet the

Lower Power OutputCar modelMass (kg)Engine capacity (cc)Engine peak power (kW)Electric motor peak power (kW)Fuel consumption city / highway(Litre per 100 km)Toyota Corolla1177180096none8.1 / 6.2Toyota Prius1257149751324.5 / 5.2Honda Insight84099549103.9 / 3.5

Poorer handling

High Center of Gravity

Sticker ShockHigher MaintenanceCosts

Best Hybrids:

Best Sporty HybridHONDA CR-Z

Best Plug-in : NISSAN LEAF

Best Crossover : TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Best SUV : LEXUS RX 450h

Best Diesel Car : VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI

Is it Economic

Automakers terms to describe various electric oomph:TermsMini HybridsMild HybridsVehicles with Stop-Start Systems

Green Driving:

Public Reviews:

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