Hybrid cars

What is a hybrid car?

• A hybrid car is a vehicle that basically has two engines or two sources of power. It also has a special system for capturing braking energy and storing it in a battery. The typical hybrid that is common to day is the hybrid between a gas and electric engine.

• Some other examples are: Air and internal combustion engines, a

rechargeable energy source /battery, liquid nitrogen, solar, or human power.

The need for hybrids.

They are also one of the solutions for solving the oil problems, and some of the global warming problems.

Pros• The use of 2 engines is kind of like a safety net. If one

breaks down you have the other.

• Saves gas money. (48-60 mpg)

• Helps the environment/ reduces the amount of pollution in the air.

• Tax rebate

• Includes most up to date technology.

+ =Saving the environment and the world together! European Hybrid

American hybrid

Cons• They are expensive.

• Complex systems that are needed.

• Higher repair bills.

• They are less useful over continuous high speed driving.

• The possibility of a shortage of a raw material called dysprosium that is required in electric motors and battery systems.

• All of the high voltage circuited used in a hybrid, which could be a problem if ever in an accident.

• Size of the vehicle.

Types of hybrid cars that are out and some that are coming soon.

Honda Civic IMA

Honda Insight

Lexus-GS 450h

Lexus-LS 600h

Lexus-RX 400h

Lexus-RX 450h

Ford Escape Hybrid

Nissan Altima Hybrid

Toyota Prius

Volkswagen Touraeg

Audi A1 Quattro Hybrid

Audi Q7 HybridBMW X5 HybridConnaught Type DHonda CR-Z HybridMercedes-Benz S400 Blue HybridPeugeot 307 HybridPorsche CayenneVauxhall Corsa HybridVolkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid

Work Sited

• http://rogupta.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hybrid_raw.png

• http://hybridtopcars.com/images/toyota-prius-exterior-red-6163.png

• http://www.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car.htm

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_vehicle

• http://www.physorg.com/news10031.html