All About Hybrid Cars

By Dana Cain


Never, in the history of humanity, have we been concerned with environmental issues as much as we are today. Consumers are on high-alert when it comes to being environmentally conscious, and companies are doing their best to comply. Hybrid cars are a direct product of this powerful trend.

The word "hybrid" already describes the nature of these products. They do not function with one type of propulsion or fuel system. Instead, they use at least two different types of propulsion system. Even if research of different other types is ongoing, most hybrid cars run either on gasoline or on electricity from a battery. Flex fuel, an ethanol derivative, is also used in more recent cars.

Inventors have conducted experiments to create hybrid cars in the past, but their efforts were never successful. The first experiments date back to the 19th century, when manufacturers were trying to get away from steam-driven vehicles. While the first hybrid car was successfully created in the 20th century, it took 90 years to make it available to the public.

Most hybrid cars contain the same components as regular gasoline-driven cars. They are both equipped with a fuel tank, a transmission and a gasoline engine. But, hybrid cars also have electrical mechanisms and an electrical motor. The batteries of some of the hybrid cars are charged by solar energy. That way, the battery can recharge itself during the day. Some owners of hybrid cars prefer to switch propulsion systems depending on whether it is day or night. Amazingly, recent developments in hybrid cars have allowed for the kinetic energy created by the gasoline engine to be used to recharge the battery.

Hybrid cars have favorably met the market. Most of the major car companies have introduced their own hybrid cars to the automobile market. Because of their smaller gasoline engines and decreased emission, hybrid cars are a good choice for anyone who is socially and environmentally aware. Thanks to the fact that they have smaller engines, hybrid cars can be created in sleek models and with lighter materials. The average user will rather enjoy reaching a horsepower of as much as 90. With the advancements in modern technology, it can only be expected that the hybrid cars of the future will be more efficient, cheaper and in great demand.




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