Hybrid Cars

Yes, hybrid means that something is crossed with another product. In this case an electric car was crossed with a car that uses gas to create the hybrid!

I was considering a Lexus RX400h when I realized that it was very inefficient at freeway speeds 65-75 mph. Most of my driving is freeway at high speeds. How does the Toyota Highlander hybrid technology work? Is it still beneficial/cost effective at freeway speeds?

They burn it in cylinders of internal combustion engine. Heat from burning pushes pistons, causing crankshaft to rotate. Rotation of crankshaft turns wheels.

There is not anything special about tires on a hybrid care. It is possible to buy low-resitant tires for such a vehicle but these can also be purchased for non-hybrid cars.

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This depends on your definition of better. If you are only referring to better fuel economy then a hybrid can be considered better then a conventional powered automobile in some situations. A hybrid only engages it's electric motors at slow speed, for example to get you moving after a stop sign. When you first start to move it takes the most energy because of the forces in play. When an object is stationary it has a different set of forces acting on it then a object in motion. Once the car is in motion and above themanufacturer set speed then the conventional engine is started and takes over, in turn charging the batteries for the electric motors. The electric motors are not assist motors and are not engaging the transmission once the engine is on. Hybrids are believed to get better all around gas mileage but this is false. If you travel mainly at highway speeds they will not out preform conventionally powered automobiles. Another factor to consider in the hybrid concept is the cost of the batteries. The set of batteries that comes with the car will only last (depending on model and manufacturer) between 50k-100k miles. As a batter ages and is charged-discharged it looses its ability to hold the charge due to many different factors. Once the batteries are ready for replacement they are mostly dead weight and will inversely effect your gas mileage The cost of replacement is in the thousands and should be considered as an operational cost when purchasing a hybrid.

Yes they typically have both a gasoline powered motor and an electric motor as well.

That depends on the system design. Toyota Hybrids are designed to be able to drive a couple miles on a empty gas tank and a full battery charge (with third party modifications that void the warranty this can be extended to about 30 to 50 miles). Honda Hybrids will not move at all unless the gas engine starts first. Its just a different philosophy.

From about $3000 to $10000 higher in price than conventional cars.

If the car were 100% electric then no.

If it had exhaust pipes and was part time ran on gas then you possibly could.

Hybrid vehicles consume far less irreplaceable fuel and, therefore, produce far less exhaust, which pollutes the air, by using an internal combustion engine only when needed to recharge the battery or, for example, to rapidly accelerate from a stop. The car's computer shuts off the internal combustion engine and uses the electric motor when it senses that's all you need, like, for example, when cruising at a constant speed down the highway.

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Hybrid Cars can protect the environment in many ways. First, they emit less amounts of gasoline, have a smaller sized engine, and recapture significant amounts of energy normally wasted during braking. Next, these Hybrid Cars offer special tires that are inflated more; this trait makes the engine work less and provides a better grip to the driver. Moreover, the shape an aerodynamics of a vehicle improves gas mileage and handling at the same time. Hybrid Cars do this. Finally, these cars are efficient in city traffic with frequent stops and coasting times because the engine shuts down during these periods.

Hybrid Cars run off a rechargeable battery and gasoline, opposed to gasoline alone. Hybrid batteries help to reduce fuel emissions because the hybrid engine draws on the battery, not gasoline when accelerating. Hybrid gasoline motors are able to shut off when the car is stopped and run off their electricity. They can reduce smog by 90% and use far less gasoline than conventional cars. Hybrid cars are economical. They can get up to 55 to 60 mpg in city driving, while a typical SUV might travel 15-20 miles per gallon, or use three times as much gas for the same distance!

These vehicles are better than all-electric cars because hybrid car batteries recharge as you drive so there is no need to plug in. Additionally, most average electric cars cannot reach the speed of 50-60 mph, while hybrids can. Most electric cars need to be recharged every 50-100miles.

in my view out of popularity it is the toyota prius but really the hybrid car i like is the honda civic hybrid

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A Hybrid car uses both electric motors and a gasoline engine. Some Hybrids use a very small gasoline engine to assist in charging the batteries that drive the electric motors. These cars often use breaking to charge the batteries as well

I believe the future of hybrid cars is very positive. With gas being so expensive, they are a great cost effective alternative to regular vehicles using gas.

No, hybrid and electric vehicles work two different ways. Hybrid uses fuel and electric, while the electric cars run on electricity alone. I recommend hybrid as I feel they are more efficient.

a hybrid car uses electricity and gasoline.

In addition to saving the environment, using less fossil fuels and getting more miles to the gallon than most traditional gasoline powered vehicles, hybrid cars have the advantage of being able to run on either electrical power or a small gasoline-powered motor. The electric motor kicks in when you are idling at a light or doing a lot of stop and go driving in the city. The gasoline powered engine takes effect when you need to reach highway speeds.

There are many reasons why hybrid cars are better than regular cars. One reason is that hybrid cars get better gas mileage than regular vehicles. Another reason is that hybrid cars help protect the environment.

One of the biggest issues with the plug-in vehicles is that its need to be.. well plugged in. This comes to be an issue partiularly when the owner has an apartment in a large city such as New York City. Imagine a car that needs to be parked two blocks away from a 4th story apartment building -- very difficult to plug the vehicle into a power source. Now this may be a different scenario for the private home owner with own garage, it is important to remember that a lot of sales come from people who live in the cities that have no such access. On the other hand, the non-plug in cars that charge the batter via the engine are more popular in those cases as the engine is used to charge the battery, while the battery power is utilized during the idle times and lowe speeds. Hope that somewhat answers your question.

You need to find what the weight rating of the tow dolly is. That will determine if it can or if it can't. Some tow dollies can, and some cannot.

The most common synthetic rubbers used in hybrid rocket motors is HTPB (Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene).PBAN (Polybutadiene acrylonitrile) is also a common rubber used as fuel.