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A Seminar On 
HYBRID CAR
WHAT IS A HYBRID? 
 A hybrid is a vehicle that is propelled by two 
power sources. 
Internal combustion engine (ICE) 
+ 
Electric motor powered by batteries. 
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OBJECTIVES 
 Types of hybrid vehicles 
 Hybrid vehicle operation 
 Commonly asked questions about hybrids 
 The pay back rate of hybrids 
 Advantages and disadvantages of owning a 
hybrid 
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LEVELS OF HYBRID VEHICLES 
 Full hybrid 
 They feature idle-stop function 
 Regenerative braking 
 Most are capable of using the electric motor 
alone to propel the vehicle 
 The electric motor also assists the engine 
 Battery voltages are about 200 to 300 volts
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LEVELS OF HYBRID VEHICLES 
 Medium hybrid 
 They feature idle-stop function 
 Regenerative braking 
 Most are not capable of using the electric 
motor alone to propel the vehicle 
 The electric motor usually assists the engine 
 Battery voltages are about 144 to 158 volts
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LEVELS OF HYBRID VEHICLES 
 Mild Hybrid 
 They feature idle-stop function 
 Regenerative braking 
 Are not capable of using the electric motor to 
propel the vehicle 
 These systems are usually 42 volts or less
BASIC COMPONENTS 
 Power plant ICE 
 Electric motor / Generator 
 Battery 
 Transmission 
 Inverter 
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TYPES OF HYBRID VEHICLES 
 Series hybrid 
 Vehicle propulsion is by a electric motor only 
 ICE is used for charging the HV battery
SERIES HYBRID 
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TYPES OF HYBRID VEHICLES 
 Parallel hybrid 
 Uses multiple propulsion energy sources 
 This means the electric motor and ICE propels the 
vehicle
PARALLEL HYBRID 
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TYPES OF HYBRID VEHICLES 
 Series-parallel hybrid 
 These vehicles can operate using the electric motor 
alone or with assist of the ICE 
 They combine both functions of series and parallel 
design
DRIVE MODES OF OPERATION 
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MAINTENANCE 
 Hybrid vehicles require the same 
maintenance as regular vehicles 
 However, some hybrids require inverter 
flushes and battery filter changes. 
 There be additional costs involved in 
replacing low rolling resistance tires. 
 Vehicle repairs may cost more than a regular 
vehicle 
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HOW LONG WILL A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY 
LAST? 
 Most hybrid high voltage batteries last 
180,000 to 240,000 miles 
 Manufacture battery warranties 
 Honda 
 8 years / 80,000 miles 
 Toyota 
 8 years / 100,000 miles 
 Ford 
 8 years / 100,000 miles 
 General Motors 
 8 years / 100,000 miles 15
ARE HYBRID VEHICLES SAFE? 
The following will disable the high voltage system 
 High voltage interlock circuit 
 Airbag deployment 
 High voltage leak 
Removing battery negative 
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WHAT HAPPENS IF A HYBRID VEHICLE IS 
SUBMERGED IN WATER? 
 There is no risk of electric shock from 
touching the car's body or framework—in 
or out of the water. 
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ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE PERFORMANCE 
 Speeds range from 25-90+ mph 
 Distances per charge range from 25-250 miles 
 Equivalent mileages @ $4.00/gal gas: 
• Cars 100-200 mpg 
• Motorcycles 200-400 mpg 
 Considerably less maintenance/complexity 
• No fluids, muffler, water pump, oil, belts, starter 
• Longer life brakes (regen), less heat degradation 
• No stops at gas station or oil changes, starts in winter, 
fewer places to pay bills (home electric bill) 
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ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES 
 Better mileage 
 Improved acceleration 
(most of the time) 
 Less dependence on fossil 
fuels 
 Lower emissions 
 Some states provide 
incentives for driving a 
hybrid 
 Great driving experience 
 Little highway mileage 
increase 
 High initial cost 
 Needs high fuel cost to be 
worthwhile 
 Could cost more to repair 
 Extra maintenance items 
 Some hybrids need special 
tires 
HYBRID VEHICLE VS REGULAR VEHICLE 
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CONCLUSION 
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REFERENCE 
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Hybrids Cars a simple Idea

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    1 A SeminarOn HYBRID CAR
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    WHAT IS AHYBRID?  A hybrid is a vehicle that is propelled by two power sources. Internal combustion engine (ICE) + Electric motor powered by batteries. 2
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    OBJECTIVES  Typesof hybrid vehicles  Hybrid vehicle operation  Commonly asked questions about hybrids  The pay back rate of hybrids  Advantages and disadvantages of owning a hybrid 3
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    4 LEVELS OFHYBRID VEHICLES  Full hybrid  They feature idle-stop function  Regenerative braking  Most are capable of using the electric motor alone to propel the vehicle  The electric motor also assists the engine  Battery voltages are about 200 to 300 volts
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    5 LEVELS OFHYBRID VEHICLES  Medium hybrid  They feature idle-stop function  Regenerative braking  Most are not capable of using the electric motor alone to propel the vehicle  The electric motor usually assists the engine  Battery voltages are about 144 to 158 volts
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    6 LEVELS OFHYBRID VEHICLES  Mild Hybrid  They feature idle-stop function  Regenerative braking  Are not capable of using the electric motor to propel the vehicle  These systems are usually 42 volts or less
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    BASIC COMPONENTS Power plant ICE  Electric motor / Generator  Battery  Transmission  Inverter 7
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    8 TYPES OFHYBRID VEHICLES  Series hybrid  Vehicle propulsion is by a electric motor only  ICE is used for charging the HV battery
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    10 TYPES OFHYBRID VEHICLES  Parallel hybrid  Uses multiple propulsion energy sources  This means the electric motor and ICE propels the vehicle
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    12 TYPES OFHYBRID VEHICLES  Series-parallel hybrid  These vehicles can operate using the electric motor alone or with assist of the ICE  They combine both functions of series and parallel design
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    DRIVE MODES OFOPERATION 13
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    MAINTENANCE  Hybridvehicles require the same maintenance as regular vehicles  However, some hybrids require inverter flushes and battery filter changes.  There be additional costs involved in replacing low rolling resistance tires.  Vehicle repairs may cost more than a regular vehicle 14
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    HOW LONG WILLA HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY LAST?  Most hybrid high voltage batteries last 180,000 to 240,000 miles  Manufacture battery warranties  Honda  8 years / 80,000 miles  Toyota  8 years / 100,000 miles  Ford  8 years / 100,000 miles  General Motors  8 years / 100,000 miles 15
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    ARE HYBRID VEHICLESSAFE? The following will disable the high voltage system  High voltage interlock circuit  Airbag deployment  High voltage leak Removing battery negative 16
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    WHAT HAPPENS IFA HYBRID VEHICLE IS SUBMERGED IN WATER?  There is no risk of electric shock from touching the car's body or framework—in or out of the water. 17
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    ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLEPERFORMANCE  Speeds range from 25-90+ mph  Distances per charge range from 25-250 miles  Equivalent mileages @ $4.00/gal gas: • Cars 100-200 mpg • Motorcycles 200-400 mpg  Considerably less maintenance/complexity • No fluids, muffler, water pump, oil, belts, starter • Longer life brakes (regen), less heat degradation • No stops at gas station or oil changes, starts in winter, fewer places to pay bills (home electric bill) 18
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    ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Better mileage  Improved acceleration (most of the time)  Less dependence on fossil fuels  Lower emissions  Some states provide incentives for driving a hybrid  Great driving experience  Little highway mileage increase  High initial cost  Needs high fuel cost to be worthwhile  Could cost more to repair  Extra maintenance items  Some hybrids need special tires HYBRID VEHICLE VS REGULAR VEHICLE 19
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