Some misconceptions about hybrid car engines

Deemed to be small, and bring the most dangerous time, but hybrids still are the number 1 choice of energy researchers in the coming decades. They say the hybrid is the transitional period before the auto industry switch to fuel cells.

Lexus LF-Sh Concept at Tokyo exhibition. (AutoWeek)

Hybrid small, low power

Honda Accord Hybrid sedan is the fastest family on the market. Lexus RX400h and Toyota Highlander hybrid has a capacity of 270 horsepower. Lexus GS 450h will debut in late 2006 with a capacity of over 300 horsepower with time acceleration 0-100 km / h in 6 seconds. Even Toyota is also expected to set the capacity of the Volta concept car at 408 horsepower.

These models demonstrate that more electric motors and batteries in the transmission system does not reduce the features of the car. Combined electric and gasoline engine enabling engineers to control the level of fuel consumption and greater speed. If Americans lament for her hybrids, Chevy Tahoe with General Motors to satisfy their habit.

Only famous people bought hybrid

There are many stars driving the Prius as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Larry David made many people believe only they can ride a hybrid. In fact, for many years, America and the world must be under pressure from high oil prices a fuel-efficient vehicles will naturally attract the attention of everyone. Moreover, environmental protection as well as topics of interest and the hybrid is "way" which stars their beauty in the eyes of everyone. But environmental protection is not only their own but of all mankind. So do not think that hybrid is not for you.


Lexus GS 350h hybrid use. (Netcarshow)

Hybrid is more dangerous

Now, with that hundreds of hybrid vehicles on the road, opponents think the hybrid batteries and electric motors Situation burnt due to high voltage, causing a series of Accidents. Tuy nhiên, "Customers should not worry about it just vì cần learn more about hybrids, You'll see how it's safe. All wires are color nhãn voltage and Confusion is something rare.

Hybrid Will solve traffic problems, energy and environment

Growing hybrid market. In 2000, with 9.500 hybrids sold in America. But five years later, that number increased to 200,000 vehicles. Even so, only 200,000 vehicles accounted for 1.2% of the total 17 million units sold last year. If each hybrid saves 1 gallon (3785 liters) in a number of hybrid vehicles on the private saving an average 100,000 gallons. But that figure did not go far so sánh to 400 million gallons that Americans consume a day.

Therefore, the hybrid is just one part of the Overall Solution.


Ford Escape hybrid 2006. (Theautochannel)

Hybrid technology is only temporary

Hybrid technology is often compared with the fuel cell, diesel and hydrogen. Greatest dream and investments are often people put the fuel cell. However, on 1/12/2005, the International Energy Agency concluded that even the most favorable conditions, hydrogen fuel vehicles to also have a new 2050 can become a reality. The debate about the future of car technology is back with the combined method combine systems and fuels in the same car. Experience when mass-produced hybrid has taken the idea to engineers need to develop complex systems and combine them with other energy sources.

Jason Mark, clean vehicles program director of the Association of Scientists, told the Journal Hybridcars.com: "Hybrid is the bridge between conventional vehicles with fuel cell vehicles." In an Associated Press interview, Jim Press, CEO TMS (Toyota Motor Sales), said: "I think everything will be hybrid technology. It may be a petrol hybrid, diesel hybrid or fuel cell hybrid. "