The hybrid vehicle is truly an innovation. A hybrid vehicle uses multiple energy sources or propulsion systems to provide motive power. This most commonly refers to gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, which use gasoline (petrol) and electric batteries for the energy used to power internal-combustion engines (ICEs) and electric motors. These powerplants are usually relatively small and would be considered "underpowered" by themselves, but they can provide a normal driving experience when used in combination during acceleration and other maneuvers that require greater power.
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LA Auto Show Begins This Week - Show Me the Hybrids
 The Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off this week and I'm hoping it will have a good showing of hybrid vehicles this year, especially since California is home to two of the largest hybrid car markets in the United States. Although there may be some new hybrids to see, the beloved Honda Insight hybrid car will be missing from this year's show, since Honda ended production this fall.
Among other upcoming announcements that will be made at the LA Auto show, there are rumblings that General Motors is "preparing to detail its commitment to new fuel-saving technologies, including new electric vehicles..". While that may or may not include new news about hybrids, it will still be an interesting story to watch.
LA Auto Show Begins This Week - Show Me the Hybrids originally appeared on About.com Hybrid Cars on Monday, November 27th, 2006 at 23:25:34. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Honda Extends Hybrid Warranty for Honda Insights
Although Honda stopped producing the 2-seater Honda Insight hybrid that started the hybrid car craze, Honda still stands behind the Insight and its hybrid technology. In fact, Honda sent letters to current owners of the 2000-2004 Insight extending the warranty on the hybrid components.
I know when I got my letter I was pleasantly surprised, considering I have nearly 100,000 miles on my Insight, and was currently out of warranty. I read my letter very carefully and then jumped for joy.
I have more details in my Honda Insight Warranty Extension article, including text from the warranty extension letter.
Honda Extends Hybrid Warranty for Honda Insights originally appeared on About.com Hybrid Cars on Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 23:34:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Share Your Future Car Ideas With PBS' Nova
 PBS is looking for input from its audience for an upcoming Nova episode called Car of the Future. PBS is taking feedback on all aspects of the production process and is looking for ideas. Of course the show will cover hybrid cars, but it will also cover technologies such as ethanol, hydrogen and more.
I know I'll be giving them my two cents worth...as soon as they get their PBS E-mail feedback page operating!Share Your Future Car Ideas With PBS' Nova originally appeared on About.com Hybrid Cars on Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 21:58:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Howstuffworks "How Hybrid Cars Work"
Many of us find ourselves commuting an hour or more twice a day, five days a week! Whether it's the price of gas or the greenhouse effect that worries you more, the solution could be in sight. Find out about hybrid cars. ... It's the hybrid car. You're probably aware of hybrid cars because they've been in the news a lot ... some tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency ...
NREL: Advanced Vehicles and Fuels Research - Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles
August 2004. September 21-24, 2004. NREL works toward developing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs); moving them from research and development to the marketplace. ... are?????????so it can be thought of as a hybrid ...
What is a "Hybrid" car?
What is a "Hybrid" car? What is a "Hybrid" car? Any vehicle is a hybrid when it combines two or more sources of power. In fact, many people have probably owned a hybrid vehicle at some point.
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Here's a fact on hybrid vehicles:
Many don't consider these to be hybrids at all, and these vehicles do not achieve the fuel economy of "true" hybrid models. A major example is the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, a fullsize pickup truck. Chevrolet was able to get a 10% improvement on the Silverado's fuel efficiency by shutting down and restarting the engine on demand. Mild hybrids often use 48 volt systems to supply the power needed for the startup motor, as well as to compensate for the increasing number of electronic accessories on modern vehicles
A gas-electric hybrid engine is a combination of a gasoline/petrol or diesel internal combustion engine with an electric motor to power a vehicle. Various designs exist for how the motor and engine interact with the drive train. Because the engine recharges the battery smaller batteries are required than in an electric vehicle.
A standard combustion engine is required to operate over a range of speed and power, yet its highest efficiency is in a narrow range of operation. Also, an engine designed for a reduced operating range can be more efficient than a standard engine. The battery storage and electric motor allows the engine to operate at its point of maximum efficiency, to be of a higher efficiency design, and to be smaller than non-hybrid applications.
The gas-electric hybrid uses less gasoline than conventional internal combustion engines and does not have the limitations in range that have been a problem for traditional electric vehicles. This type of piston engine is used in hybrid electric vehicles which have begun to enter the market as of 2002.
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