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Hybrid Car and if they're Sustainable (What is a hybrid (Toyota Prius…
Hybrid Car and if they're Sustainable
When the term hybrid vehicle is used, it most often refers to a Hybrid electric vehicle.
Extremely low greenhouse emission
Good resale value
Driving range better than that of an electric car
Smaller engine means lighter vehicle; lighter vehicle means greater fuel efficiency.
Car is powered by 2 energy sources.
Low fuel consumption leading to huge savings
Reduced dependency on imported oil
A Hybrid Cars engine has fewer cylinders, which means less fuel is needed
When a Hybrid car needs fuel it’s only in situations when more power is needed, like going uphill, or driving more than 500 miles
What is a hybrid
Toyota Prius is the worlds most popular hybrid car
uses a combination of an internal combustion engine
uses a battery electric drive system to increase fuel economy
reduces emissions.
from a stop, the electric motor powers the car
draws on the battery for power. when going up a hill
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) system with an electric propulsion system.
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)