Hybrid Cars

That would depend on what we use as alternatives to hybrid cars. It could be less than 0% or as much as 15%. Many smaller cars get as good, or better mileage than their hybrid alternatives and require far less expensive electronics.

Batteries are not a form of fuel. They store energy. Hybrids and electric cars need large batteries as their primary fuel is stored in batteries. Both types of cars use gasoline to charge the batteries. Electric cars also can use the grid to charge. So, if your energy comes from coal, it would be actually a coal fueled unit.

It depends what you mean by better. Performance wise, certainly not. Fuel economy, slightly so. Price, no.

No, there are not. Subaru has not yet implemented any hybrid cars, though there is word that, in 2012, Subaru plans on creating and using hybrid engines. I'm not quite sure if they will be using these engines in their line of Foresters.

It's the FORD FUSION HYBRID

Most people say that the best hybrid is the Toyota Prius, but it is all in a matter of personal opinion, since some people don't like the design, interior, etc.

hybrid cars can charge up by battery and fill up with gas.

The main way that people are retaining ownership over an electric vehicle is by changing their existing car into an electric car. Do you really think that people are racing out to purchase the latest hybrid? The truth is people have found a smarter way to save money on gasoline. The best motor a person can buy for making this change is the DC series motor. This motor can only be used on flat land.

Depends on what Hybrid you get, a Prius Hybrid costs different than a Lexus Hybrid...

Depends on the engine and the amount of electricity charged in the battery before going up the hill. For long travel up hill, the electric engine will eventually stop and only the fuel engine will be pulling the car, therefore it may not be very powerful. Most hybrid cars charge electricity (power) every time you brake, so going up, you rarely brake and that is why you will run out of electricity and therefore the hp is reduced considerably. The battery never runs out, when it reaches a certain point the gasoline charges the battery. Going downhill the battery will recharge through regeneration (the wheels turn the electric motor (which acts as a generator) and charges the battery) (free energy). The small gasoline engine has about as much horse power as the engines of the 1970's (around 100). The Pinto had about 90 horses & got about 32 MPG, a Prius has 110 HP and gets about 50 MPG.

Many of the new models of hybrid cars have a button that allows you to tell the car's computer if you want it to operate for best fuel efficiency or best performance. Selecting best performance my Honda Insight has no trouble climbing over mountain passes, however going back downhill on the far side the regenerative braking still runs out when the battery is again fully charged and unless I use the paddle shifters (which not all hybrid cars have) to force a downshift, the car has no compression braking as an ordinary car does.

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!

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A hybrid vehicle is defined as one that uses more than one energy source to move the vehicle. Currently the popular hybrids on the market utilize both an electric motor powered by a battery pack and a small gasoline engine to move the vehicle. Most of the hybrids will use the electric motor during normal operations and utilize the engine to recharge the batteries. Also they may use the engine and motor together to create greater accelaration when needed.

The word hybrid means "mixed - bastard".

A usual hybrid car (that you can buy in the European market-not experimental) uses more than one way to produce the energy needed to move.

Hybrid cars have two motors and they need much less fuel and they produce less CO2 in their exhaust fumes, compared with normal cars. The first motor is a normal benzene motor. The second motor is supplementary and it's an electric motor (placed directly on the engine) with extra batteries (in the trunk or behind the rear seats - maintenance free) that are charged when the car brakes down, or slows down. The extra power is given to the car when you open the throttle (when you accelerate for example)

Everything happens automatically, smoothly and with less fuel and pollution than if you only had the normal motor. No extra care for anything during driving compared with a normal car. When you are in the traffic and the car stops, the engine automatically shuts off (but the a/c still works, the windows, lights, music etc.) and automatically starts again when you take away your foot from the brake pedal.

The normal benzin motor is an improved motor and uses 2 spark plugs for every piston ignition. Sometimes the spark plugs don't ignite (when you brake down), sometimes only the one (normal driving) and sometimes both (acceleration).

You must always have fuel in order to drive the car.

A usual hybrid car (for example) that you can find in the market has a 16 valve benzin motor of 1334 cc that gives 95 PS and an extra electric motor that gives 20 PS more. That's 95+20=115 PS combined power that you cannot find elsewhere in the market (for a normal atmospheric car with a 1334 cc engine -not a turbo).

The acceleration of hubrid cars during driving (not from standing still position) is greater compared with exactly the same type of car and of the same brand with 1800 cc normal engines . They have fully continuous changing automatic transmission avoiding the delays during gear changing in usual automatic gear boxes.

I have a hybrid car and my last fuel consumption (95 octane benzin) is 38 liters of fuel for 643 km that is 5,9 liters/100 km for normal driving. For extreme driving (speeds up to 190 km/h and continuous accelerations that goes to 7,3 lt/100 km).

Buying a green hybrid cars is a great way to save the environment and save yourself money. The key to finding a good car is to search for one that fits your needs. If you do not need a large fuel-guzzling SUV, then it is a good idea to buy a smaller car that is more environmentally friendly.

Few diesel hybrids are currently available, although Volkwagen plans on introducing two models in 2013. Manufacturers currently producing hybrid diesel vehicles include the new Volvo V60 that features a five-cylinder, 2.4-liter diesel engine. Peugot's 3008 Crossover is powered by a 2.0-liter 163 bhp diesel engine. Mercedes-Benz has the E series Blue TEC hybrid with a 150 KW diesel engine. and 15KW electric motor.

When it comes to buying a new car, there are a lot of options out there for you. While having options is great, it can also present a lot of work when you start weeding through cars. If you're looking for a car that can save you money in the long run, consider a fuel efficient hybrid. In these times of oil uncertainty, great fuel efficiency is necessary.

The average life expectancy on a hybrid car battery is approximately eight years. Temperature plays a role in how long the battery will last. Extreme high or low temperature will reduce the efficiency and the ability for the battery to hold charges. Extreme temperatures generally result in the Battery Condition Monitor module (BCM) is disabled in order to protect the battery. This can result in lower efficiency and lower life span of the battery.

Hybrid "crossover" refers to a vehicle that is larger than a standard sedan, but smaller than a full size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Other than that, they are the same, they use a combination of electric and gas motors to bring about fuel efficiency.

Normally this distance is about 100 miles. This is only if the car is fully electric. Most hybrids use fuel as well, and the car will use fuel while charging the battery.

Many, but not all. They cost less and the energy from braking the spinning drum is funneled into the car's battery.

Hybrid cars cost more to maintain than a conventional car. You can get more information about this at www.hybridcars.com/cars.html

Hybrid cars are a bit more to maintain than a conventional gas powered. The cost will come down as the technology becomes more widespread.

Through a General Purpose Outlet (power point)

Hybrid cars are not the same as an electric car. Electric cars run on electric power exclusively, while hybrid cars use a combination of electric energy and another fuel to run.

A hybrid car typically switches to its battery when the vehicle is operating at low speeds, during acceleration, or when the engine is idling. It primarily relies on the electric motor for short trips or when the battery is sufficiently charged, which helps improve fuel efficiency. The transition between the gasoline engine and electric motor is managed automatically by the vehicle's control system, optimizing performance and emissions based on driving conditions.

The difference is that a hybrid car has an engine that can run on gasoline OR the battery. The regular car only runs on gas.