What Made Hybrid Cars Such a Great Success?
When car was first invented, nobody had ever thought about the environmental impact it would make; or about its fuel-effectiveness. But, it is impossible to live with this ignorant notion anymore. The world today is a much different place than it was in the 18th century, when the making of the very first car in the history underwent.
The evolution of cars is very interesting. The engine of the first car was based on steam. As more developments were made, the steam engine was replaced by electric motor along with storage batteries. Porsche, a German, invented the first hybrid car. He used an internal combustion engine to spin a generator. The generator in turn provided power to the electric motors located in the hubs of the wheel. This car could travel up to 40 miles on battery alone.
The invention of Porsche hybrid car led to the developments of the hybrid cars of today that primarily depend on two types of engines for propulsion power including, gasoline/diesel and electrical engines.
Cars based on gasoline, diesel or electric motors have one drawback or the other. The main concern about using gas or diesel engine is the environmental hazards it poses. Ironically, only fossil fuels give the maximum power per pound, but their reserves are slacking and prices are going up all the time. The electric cars though are environment friendly, with no hazardous pollution by-products, take a lot of time to recharge. Their performance end is also not very high.
The question arises, what makes hybrid cars successful? The answer to this question is very simple, and that is, hybrid cars combine the strengths of gasoline/diesel and electric engines. These cars are growing in popularity because they are environmental friendly and they produce less pollution as compared to non-hybrid cars. Moreover, hybrid cars are also more cost effective, and their performance is up to the desirable level. Following are some main components of a hybrid car:
For the gasoline engine, it has a fuel tank An efficient and small gasoline engine ? Electric motor and generator Set of batteries acting as a fuel tank of electric engine Transmission system for turning the wheels
The various features that make hybrid cars such a success in terms of efficiency are small and efficient engines; regenerative breaking that allows the electric motor to act as a generator, which charges the batteries as the engine slows down; periodic engine shut-off that restarts when the gear is put back hence, saving fuel; advanced aerodynamics which reduce the drag co efficient; LLR tiers and last but not the least, light weight materials to reduce the overall weight of the car.
Hybrid cars are also called green cars because they tend to protect our environment. The advancement in technology of hybrid cars knows no end. It is the car of the future, designed for the future. - 21393
The evolution of cars is very interesting. The engine of the first car was based on steam. As more developments were made, the steam engine was replaced by electric motor along with storage batteries. Porsche, a German, invented the first hybrid car. He used an internal combustion engine to spin a generator. The generator in turn provided power to the electric motors located in the hubs of the wheel. This car could travel up to 40 miles on battery alone.
The invention of Porsche hybrid car led to the developments of the hybrid cars of today that primarily depend on two types of engines for propulsion power including, gasoline/diesel and electrical engines.
Cars based on gasoline, diesel or electric motors have one drawback or the other. The main concern about using gas or diesel engine is the environmental hazards it poses. Ironically, only fossil fuels give the maximum power per pound, but their reserves are slacking and prices are going up all the time. The electric cars though are environment friendly, with no hazardous pollution by-products, take a lot of time to recharge. Their performance end is also not very high.
The question arises, what makes hybrid cars successful? The answer to this question is very simple, and that is, hybrid cars combine the strengths of gasoline/diesel and electric engines. These cars are growing in popularity because they are environmental friendly and they produce less pollution as compared to non-hybrid cars. Moreover, hybrid cars are also more cost effective, and their performance is up to the desirable level. Following are some main components of a hybrid car:
For the gasoline engine, it has a fuel tank An efficient and small gasoline engine ? Electric motor and generator Set of batteries acting as a fuel tank of electric engine Transmission system for turning the wheels
The various features that make hybrid cars such a success in terms of efficiency are small and efficient engines; regenerative breaking that allows the electric motor to act as a generator, which charges the batteries as the engine slows down; periodic engine shut-off that restarts when the gear is put back hence, saving fuel; advanced aerodynamics which reduce the drag co efficient; LLR tiers and last but not the least, light weight materials to reduce the overall weight of the car.
Hybrid cars are also called green cars because they tend to protect our environment. The advancement in technology of hybrid cars knows no end. It is the car of the future, designed for the future. - 21393
About the Author:
Danny Green is a car specialist. Discover more about Lexus Hybrid Cars, Visit the Lexus website for more information and to book a test drive at http://www.lexus.co.uk.
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