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*Hybrid Vehicles*
Presented By:
NAME:- Tanaji A. Banne.
Roll No:- 56
POINT TO BE DISSCUSS
Introduction.
What is hybrid car ?
Why was the hybrid car developed ?
How does the hybrid car work ?
Hybrid timeline.
What makes a hybrid car unique ?
Advantages & disadvantages.
Hybrid car makers.
Hybrid car sales.
Conclusion.
Reference.
Introduction
Hybrid cars have been around for hundreds of years. But only recently have they perfected.
What is a Hybrid Car?
A hybrid car is a vehicle that runs on ,not only .gasoline but a rechargeable battery.
Why was the hybrid car developed?
The hybrid car was invented to help people save money when the gas prices get to high for them to handle. The hybrids car was also invented to protect the quality of air because it lets out less harmful emissions and to save natural and nonrenewable resources.
Picture: Hybrid Vehicle
How dose a Hybrid Car Work ?
A gasoline-electric hybrid car has both an electric motor and a gasoline motor, it also consists of a rechargeable battery for the electric engine. Inside the hybrid car the two motors that work together to put the vehicle in motion. The gas in the car is used to power the gasoline engine and the electric batteries supply power to the carâ„¢s electric motors. Some of the new hybrids are now converting kinetic energy into electric energy to power than batteries.
Hybrid Timeline
1839: Robert Anderson invents the first electric vehicle
1900: American companies made 1,575 electric and 936 electric cars. Pieper introduced a hybrid car with a gasoline engine and an electric engine under the seat.
1970: The hybrid VW Taxi was invented due to high costs of oil .
2002: The Honda Civic Hybrid was invented in the U.S.
2004: Toyota Pruis 2 won 2004 Car of the Year Awards from Trend Magazine. Ford released the Ford Escape Hybrid.
What makes a Hybrid Car Unique?
What makes a hybrid car unique is that it consists of a gasoline engine, electric engine and rechargeable batteries. All of these items work together to form a fuel efficient car that produces less pollution. ÂÂ
Picture: Toyota Prius
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
*It save the fuel due to battery assisted engine.
*When the car is stopped the kinetic energy gained is stored in the battery and
used for later
*Less exhaust therefore it is environment friendly
*Money is saved due to less fuel use for cars
Disadvantages:
*High cost
*Heavy because of heavy batteries used in these cars
*Risky in accidents because of the high volt wires exposed in accidents
Real Hybrid Cars
Lexus RX 400H
$45,355
Honda Accord
$30,990
Future of Hybrid Cars
Toyota Volta Hybrid Sports Car
408 Horsepower
3.3 liter V6 Gas Engine
30 Miles per gallon
Hybrid Carmakers
Ford
General Motors
Honda
Hyundai
Toyota
Volkswagen
Lexus
Picture: Lexus RX 400H
Hybrid Car Sales
This graph shows the Hybrid car sales from 2000 to 2005. As you can see the sales have risen as the years progress. This suggests that people are beginning to understand the problems with oil and are trying to conserve.
Conclusion
It will save the environment even more. Most people wouldnâ„¢t buy a hybrid car because or the cost or how they look, but sooner or later it will be the car of choice.
REFERENCE
Internet:
www.allabouthybridcars.com
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