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Do hybrid cars like Prius use their electric motors when accelerating at high speeds?
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∙ 9y ago
It is for supplemental power beyond the capability of the electric motors. (during the seasons when you use the heater, the gas engine will operate more frequently... because the only source of heat is the gas engine) The Prius will run around town on level grade at 35-37mph without the gas motor running, at least until the battery needs to be charged. I have gone more than 6 miles.
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What kind of hybrid system does the 2011 Camry have?
It seems to be the usual hybrid method of a gas(/petrol) engine for driving at high speeds, with an electric motor for low speeds. The electric motor and gas engine combine forces when a lot of thrust is needed quickly (eg quickly accelerating to overtake)
Is electric made from crude oil?
Not necessarily. We use fuels such as oil to power some generators which create electricity for all sorts of purposes. Hybrid cars use a gas and electric engine. At coasting speeds and when braking the cars charge the electric battery, when accelerating, they use the electricity.
What is a hybrid electric vehicle?
Basically just a normal hybrid. A car with an electric motor that is supplied electricity by an internal combustion engine. The electric motor only works at low city speeds The term "hybrid electric" is just a marketing thing
The Motor of Electric Cars?
One of the reasons electric cars have risen in popularity is due to their motors. The motors of electric cars are powered by an electric motor rather than a gasoline engine. The motors of electric cars allow you to save money on gasoline and still accelerate at high speeds.
What is multi speed motor?
Some electric motors have windings enabling them to run at different speeds.
What is a hybrid vechicle?
A hybrid vehicle uses two or more motors and the motors are different types. The hybrid cars selling now have a petrol engine and one or more electric motors. The petrol engine can drive the wheels as in a normal car, and can also drive a big alternator which charges large batteries. The electric motor or motors run from the battery and drive the wheels too. For maximum power, both the petrol engine and the electric motors are selected to drive the wheels, but this tends to flatten the batteries faster than they are being charged. For cruising, only the electric motors are used and the petrol engine drives only the alternator. It runs at maximum efficiency loads and speeds to recharge or keep the batteries fully charged. The economy gains come from two facts. The petrol engine is relatively small and running at maximum efficiency nearly all the time. The electric system of alternator, battery and motors is far more efficient than an equivalent petrol powered machine anyway.
What causes the car to hesitate when accelerating at speeds below 20mph?
Bad speed sensors can cause the car to hesitate when accelerating at speeds below 20 mph. The blockage of the air filters can also cause the car to hesitate when accelerating at speeds below 20 mph.
How can a hybrid car be improve?
Hybrid vehicles still use a gasoline or diesel engine to power electronic drive-train. Tough they are more efficient than non hybrid vehicles, they still rely on fossil fuels and still emit pollution. The best way to improve hybrids is to develop better battery technology. Better batteries will make it possible for a hybrid to drive farther without requiring the engine to recharge them. Higher efficiency batteries will also be able to put out more energy, which will enable the electric drive-train to operate at higher speeds and under heavier loads (current hybrid vehicles use the engine to move the car while accelerating and above certain speeds).
Cars with hybrid and electric motors?
It's called a hybrid because it's part gasoline engine, part electric motor. Thanks to the electric motor, the gasoline engine does not have to run all the time. And when a Ford hybrid is being powered by electricity, it's not burning gasoline. Good for fuel efficiency. Good for the planet. In most instances at low speeds and for short distances, Ford hybrids run exclusively on electricity. At higher speeds, and when you need more power, the gasoline engine kicks in. Ford hybrids also feature a Regenerative Braking System. Unlike a traditional gasoline engine where the energy generated by braking is lost, this innovative technology enables Ford hybrids to capture braking energy and store it for later use.
What is the main difference between gasoline- powered and electric hybrid cars?
The main difference is in hybrid cars there are a small petrol engine and a electric motor. When the car is driving along at slower speeds the Electric motor is driving the car while the petrol engine recharges the battery but when the speed is greater the Engine And Electric Motor Drives The Car
98 jetta gls shudders when accelerating at slow speeds and high speeds but not when coasting at those same speeds Also these shudders are intermittently?
try changing your ignition coil
Porsche Hybrid Delivers Fuel Economy and Power?
The Porsche hybrid delivers fuel economy and power. The Cayenne S Hybrid is a SUV that boasts a six-cylinder 374-horsepower engine. The drivetrain is fully parallel. The vehicle can operate using electric-only, gasoline-only or a combination of gasoline and electric power. The combustion engine engages when you drive over 36 mph. It can also operate solely on electric only at speeds over 86 mph or when the car is cruising.
