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Hybrid cars

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.

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Hybrid cars

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  1. Hybrid cars

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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! = + American hybrid European Hybrid

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Hybrid • BMW X5 Hybrid • Connaught Type D • Honda CR-Z Hybrid • Mercedes-Benz S400 Blue Hybrid • Peugeot 307 Hybrid • Porsche Cayenne • Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid • Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid

  7. 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

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