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Currently, diesel electric hybrids have yet to hit the auto market. However, their arrival onto the market is eagerly anticipated by millions of people. Trucking companies will be able to save thousands of dollars on gasoline with the use of diesel electric hybrids. These cars will be able to transform the market. However, right now they are projected to be quite expensive when they finally do make it onto the market.
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Any advantages to buying a diesel hybrid?
There may be certain tax credits involved in buying a hybrid car. Although there are more environmental advantages to buying a purely electric car like the Toyota Prius over a gas electric or diesel electric hybrid.
How many kinds of cars are there?
Diesel, Steam, Electric, Hybrid, & Gasoline.
Which locomotive requires least maintenance?
The modern hybrid diesel electric types.
Hybrid Buses?
The hybrid buses of today incorporate the normal internal combustion engine propulsion system along with the electric propulsion system. These hybrid buses are known for using diesel - electric fuel are are also referred to as hybrid diesel - electric buses. Recently studies have shown that these hybrid buses reduce greenhouse pollution by using small amount of biodiesel (20%) and relying more on electricity.
What is a hybrid vehicle?
its a car that runs with gas and an electric engine or diesel and an electric engine A hybrid vehical is an automobile with more than one power source, such as an electric motor and internal combustion.
Is the 2011 Toyota Prius Diesel?
No, the 2011 Prius is still a Petrol/Electric hybrid
Achieve Greater Fuel Economy with a Diesel Electric Hybrid?
The diesel hybrid is designed to increase fuel efficiency when compared to a gasoline hybrid. Because of the greater efficiencies of a diesel engine, it provides better fuel mileage and diesel contains approximately 10% more energy per gallon than gasoline. Diesels may achieve a fuel economy rating 50% higher than gasoline models. Couple these benefits to a hybrid and you can achieve significant cost savings over a gasoline-electric hybrid.
What is the means of hybrid cars?
So-called "hybrid" cars can be powered by more than one type of fuel. i.e. gasoline/electric - gasoline/diesel - etc. So-called "hybrid" cars can be powered by more than one type of fuel. i.e. gasoline/electric - gasoline/diesel - etc.
Are there any diesel electric hybrid cars that are environmentally friendly?
No, according to http://www.autoevolution.com/news/how-diesel-electric-hybrids-work-and-why-they-aren-t-on-sale-yet-20472.html the reason why there are currently no diesel electric hybrids is because they are too expensive to make.
How does hybrid vehicles help gas prices?
"Hybrid" refers to the ability to use electric and gasoline or diesel in conjunction. So when the electric motor is in use, The gasoline is not used, Thus requiring less fuel consumption.
Are all hybrid's electric?
yes the wheels are powered by electric motors and a battery. theres a gas engine in the car that recharges the battery while your driving too. so yes they are all electric They do not have to be. A Hybrid is a auto that uses two sources of fuel. A gas and diesel combo would be considered a hybrid.
How is a hybrid vehicle powered?
Gas or Diesel are the two fuels used. They are converted to electric power to drive the wheels.
