Different Types of Hybrid Cars

Different Types of Hybrid Cars

MORE ON parallel hybrids

- Uses both a fuel tank with gasoline and a set of batteries. Both the engine and the electric motor can turn the transmission at the same time.

- Fuel tank and the gas engine connect to the transmission and the batteries and electric motor connect to the transmission separately.

MORE ON series hybrids

- gasoline engine turns a generator

- Generator either charges the batteries or powers the electric motor that is used to turn the transmission.

- Gasoline engine is not used to power the vehicle directly.

- all of the components eventually connect with the transmission

Hybrid cars typically produce less power. They are however very light weight and well designed to compensate for that. Typically, carbon fiber or aluminum is used. Aerodynamic characteristics are more prevalent than on most other cars, cutting down on drag and wind resistance, noise etc. Excellent fuel economy and helping the environment by cutting down on pollution are definite bonuses from driving these vehicles.

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