The Electric Motor Solar Power Energy
Generation Guide
The Electric Motor In Hybrid Cars
By J K Hellios
The original models of the hybrid electric cars that
combined the traditional gasoline engine with the electric
motor were first brought to market less than a decade
ago, around the year 2000, just in time for the start
of the new millennium.
These electric cars were small and distinctive looking
as compared to the traditional gas-powered automobiles
that were of common design and style. This unique appearance
set them apart from the mainstream vehicles and in a
way helped to make them more visible on the road.
However, today, less than a decade later, there are
hybrid electric car versions of a number of the more
popular makes of models of automobiles on the road today.
The electric motor has now made its way into coupes
and sedans, small trucks and SUVs and is utilized in
conjunction with the standard gas-powered motors that
everyone is so familiar with.
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Hybrid Electric Cars Are Slightly More Expensive Than
Cars On Gas
Not only are the hybrid electric cars melding into
the population of vehicles visually, but the cost of
having a hybrid power system in one of these vehicles
will only add two to three thousand dollars more than
the gasoline-powered version of the same vehicle, comparably
equipped.
For most people who drive daily, especially for those
with long commutes, the savings in fuel will more than
make up for that additional cost within the first year,
if not sooner.
Two Different Motors
Hybrid electric cars utilize two different motors to
run the vehicle: the gas-powered combustion engine and
the electric motor. The electric motor in most hybrids
is able to be recharged by plugging it into an outlet
for charging overnight, while some advanced technologies
of the electric motor power allow them to be charged
during driving.
No matter how the hybrid system is designed, the result
in every instance is that the electric motor furnishes
some of the power requirements to propel the vehicle
down the road. That factor in turn means that a smaller
combustion engine can be used to provide the same amount
of power and this both reduces gasoline usage and cuts
down on harmful emissions.
Hybrid Cars Can Enjoy The Best Of Both Worlds
The improvement in fuel economy comes through the combining
of the two types of motors into one efficient package.
An all electric car is limited by the short mileage
time before having to recharge the batteries fully.
But, when used in combination with a traditional gas-powered
engine, owners of hybrid electric cars can enjoy the
best of both worlds, with great range plus vastly improved
fuel efficiency.
Most people are not aware when driving a vehicle only
powered by an internal combustion engine, that there
is considerably more power than is required for normal
driving conditions. Full power is used only sporadically
for situations such as climbing a steep grade or making
passing maneuvers. The rest of the time the horsepower
that is being generated is really overkill.
Regenerative Breaking In New Hybrid Cars
The new hybrid cars take the best of both worlds from
the electric motor and the combustion engine. Also,
they are now able to utilize the technology of regenerative
braking, which allows the vehicle to recapture some
of the energy used in the process of braking.
This further adds to the overall efficiency of the
hybrid and extends the range per recharge.
About the Author:
J K Hellios has written a number of articles on solar
power and renewable energy including Solar
Panels, Homes and
Solar Power.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon on this
website.
Little Known Electric Car Facts.....
Who makes electric cars?
Manufacturers in the United States
include Universal Electric Vehicles, Tesla Motors, GEM,
and Dynasty. There are prototypes in the works from major
vehicle manufacturers such as Chevy, Ford and Honda.
Many of the major vehicle manufacturers already offer
hybrids that combine both electricity and gasoline.
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