PSY ENV- 2015 Mercy College - Hybrid/Electric Cars

1. Hybrid/Electric Cars
Betty Weinstock- Psy Spring 2015

2.  A vehicle is a hybrid if it utilizes more than
one form of onboard energy to achieve
propulsion. That means a hybrid will have a
traditional internal-combustion engine and a
fuel tank, as well as one or more electric
motors and a battery pack.
What is a Hybrid car?

3.  Electric cars can run without using any
gasoline at all! Instead of filling the cars
with fuel, you recharge these cars by
plugging them in to an electrical outlet.
 Sometimes they’re also called “plug-in
electric cars” or “cars with cords.”
What is an Electric car?

4.  Electric and hybrid cars both use technology that is
designed to decrease the use of gasoline fuel for powering
car engines. Electric cars are totally electric, meaning that
they must be plugged in and charged, and that the range
of the car is only as far as the charge. Hybrid cars use a
mixture of gas and electric power to create a gas efficient
partially electric car with a less limited range. Some hybrid
car owners have modified their cars further, to run entirely
on electricity except in emergency situations, in which case
the drivers use gasoline power.
Difference between Hybrid and
Electric car

5.  Toyota Prius
 Toyota Camry Hybrid
 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
 Honda Civic Hybrid
 Honda Accord Hybrid
 Ford Fusion
 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Some Hybrid Cars

6.  Tesla Model S
 Nissan LEAF
 Chevrolet Volt
 Kia Soul
 Ford Fusion Electric
Electric Cars

7.  The number one advantage of these types of cars is that
they are environmentally friendly!
 It runs cleaner, conserves energy, and cuts fuel
consumption.
 It has lower carbon dioxide emissions and releases less
exhaust into the air.
 They have lower fossil fuel dependence. This reduces the
dependence on foreign oil, lowering gas prices
domestically.
 They have better gas mileage than the average traditional
gasoline powered vehicle.
Benefits of Hybrid/ Electric Cars

8.  These types of cars are built from lighter materials
which means less energy is required to run them.
 They have a regenerative braking system. This means
each time you apply the brake while driving a hybrid
vehicle, you charge your battery a little. An internal
mechanism kicks in that captures the energy released
and uses it to charge the battery.
 Using electric/hybrid cars also diminishes the amount
of times you have to go fill up your car with gas.
More Benefits

9.  The number one disadvantage is the price of these cars.
Hybrid cars can burn a hole in your pocket. They are
comparatively more expensive than a regular petrol car
and can cost $5,000to $10,000 more than a standard
version. However, that extra amount can be offset with
lower running cost and tax exemptions.
 They also have higher maintenance costs. Hybrid vehicles
cost more to repair because of the complexity of the dual
compulsion system used. Not all mechanics are trained or
equipped to work on hybrid vehicles and repair bills may
be larger than with standard vehicles.
Disadvantages of Hybrid/Electric Cars

10.  Hybrid cars have less power. Hybrid cars have a twin
powered engine. The gasoline engine, which is primary
source of power, is much smaller as compared to what you
get in single engine powered car and the electric motor,
which is low in power. The combined power of both is
often less than that of gas powered engine. It is therefore
suited for city driving and not for speed and acceleration.
 With Electric cars, there is a long refueling time. It can take
three to six hours to recharge a vehicle.
 Despite these disadvantages, the benefits that save the
environment make it worthwhile.
More Disadvantages

11.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzrqlvi6-ig
 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-electric-car-era-
finally-dawning-in-us/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSGKJYLY9Mw
Video

12.  We have the Ford Fusion Energi!
 Amazing technology
 Smooth quiet ride
 Feel good knowing my car is environmentally friendly
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