A hybrid car combines an internal combustion engine with an electric battery, and the vehicles work by starting the car with the battery then switching the power source to the internal combustion engine. Hear about the efficiency of hybrid cars with this free video from automotive industry writer and editor.
SUBSCRIBE to stay current on EV news ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com Volvo Electric Car ReCharge Concept hybrid In-Wheel Motor EVOnly about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories, such as air conditioning. The rest of the energy is lost to engine and drive line inefficiencies and idling. Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced technologies is enormous. With an Electric Car it costs just .00 per 100kms with MUCH more performance than with petrol at .00 per 100kms. Volvo ReCharge Concept hybrid EV with 4 wheel motors Electric Car vehicle. Electric motors are rated for 100000 hours or 6 MILLION Kms before they need servicing.
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Cleaner air eh?
Explain the process of making a battery.
@mart92xbox360 Sorry This might sound stupid but the main point of hybrid cars are to benefit the environment right? but if they run on electricity, which can also emit smoke isn’t that still somehow damaging the environment?
@mrtitsmigee Sorry This might sound stupid but the main point of hybrid cars are to benefit the environment right? but if they run on electricity, which can also emit smoke isn’t that still somehow damaging the environment?
@rinkle18 Sorry This might sound stupid but the main point of hybrid cars are to benefit the environment right? but if they run on electricity, which can also emit smoke isn’t that still somehow damaging the environment?
Sorry guys This might sound stupid but the main point of hybrid cars are to benefit the environment right? but if they run on electricity, which can also emit smoke isn’t that still somehow damaging the environment?
HYBRIDS ARE FOR PUSSIES!
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@mart92xbox360 …And how stupid are you?
scientists found that hybrid cars can give us multiple types of cancer. thoses cars are a lot worst then gas cars!!
LMAO hybrid SUCKSSSSSS !!!!!
what we need to invest on is in nanotechnology so we find a way for batteries to increase their power and re-usability.
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Well, not too long, that is when you keep on charging with engine. It last about less than 2 miles.
Just another con, to get peoples money.
You realize on the official toyota site they talk in depth about the batteries.
Toyota claims their batteries are built to last the life of the vehicle.
Toyota also claims that they’ve never had anyone call in to replace an old battery for wear and tear.
Once the battery dies, like in any car, the car will cease to function.
How come no one ever mentions how long the batteries in these hybrid cars last? That would be interesting to know. And can hybrid cars move work if the hybrid battery dies
Who cares……
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answer this.
@ idonknowmyname1 no
There’s one problem, Volvo has taken most of the ideas from toyota especially when it comes to battery size and to make it most affordable but practical in performance but instead of 1 motor not four the battery will run out quick. But most of this is seen in the prius but the engine also runs the car
Electric motors are not something new; they have been around since electricity was invented. The electric wheel is a electric motor with a wheel and brakes attached. Build yourself an electric motor wheel and the oil/auto companies will make you an offer you can’t refuse. We will not be able to buy this technology until every drop of oil is removed from the earth. If you don’t believe me, buy yourself an electric motor wheel. If and when you do, let me know where you got it from!
Someone in this tread made the comment “its too much technology at once”. That is not the problem with technology. The problem is the oil companies letting this technology onto the market place and putting them out of business. Wheel motors not only put the oil companies out business but the current auto makers as well. Think about it, if you replace the transmission, drive train, gas motor, repair service and all its associated parts, just how many people you put out of business.
@idonknowmyname1
Well, on a 1000 mile business trip you might not have the time for several times of 3 hour recharging. But I see what you mean.
But I would go for a small engine driving a small generator for longer time, even when you stop for a pee. The recharging engine can be highly optimized for this.
Cheers
Charging 3 hour or pumping oil just for a few minutes…..i would rather choose charging for 3 hours…..agree?
F that, go all in. Amaze us with power and performance, and we’ll never go back to the sluggish, mechanically driven cars we’re driving now.
@fakiir An electric motor under the hood, accompanied by a range extender, would be much too large. Putting the motors in the hubs increases the amount of room available.
Flex fuel is hardly new, not that much of a remarkable technology because alternative fuels aren’t too commonly available. It seems like something nice but not necessary, and certainly not too complex.
And lithium ion permits immense space and weight savings, which are both at a premium in a plug in hybrid.
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Question, why instead of having an engine to recharge the batteries, put two generators (for example) on the rear wheels in order to make the vehicle self-sufficient.
This is basically how the Chevy Volt is going to work according to Cnet. But what I dont get is that the Volt only has a range of 40 miles.
I think that in-wheel electric generator is possible and should be researched.
I think it is possible to generate much electricity from inside the wheels. It should be researched.
@tsport100 Gasoline is a fire hazard too
So, uhm, why not save the generator, katalysator, exaust system, motor, fuel tank and everything else that has to do with conservative fuel, and add the saved weight in more batteries?
I mean, for the average consumer a car that can go 300 kilometers on electricity alone would be more beneficial. Save the cost for the batterys.
At least as an optional model this would make sense.
Is there no plan to use this on heavy truck? Just think if there is no need of transmission, differentials, propeller shaft, drive shaft, and axles. These will be a savings on weights.
i don’t get it? why not have two set’s of batt’s & two generators when one system propels the car the other charges then when set #1 gets low it switches to set#2 to propel the car & charge set#1??
That’s an awesome concept; however, “real world” tests need to be done first before mass production. Car companies would need to do a lot of “real world” tests before investing in this type of technology. I like this concept and for EVs, but as for me as a consumer, I want peace of mind to know that what’s stated on paper and on individual tests are true. It would give me a huge headache to find out the EV I purchased has defects.
I hope they come to the market soon.
All wheel drive, battery powered and it’s a Volvo… sounds great. Wish this could’ve been developed a few years ago but late is better than never I suppose.
@MarkSDCA : dealer markup is not part of “cost”…it is part of “profits”. There is a big difference. When you figure staff salary and % of sales per day etc. etc. the costs would be 5% roughly above unit itself, but they markup the vehicles 15-20%, and for electric cars, they mark those up 20-25%. The reason is because they make “some” money off of repairing vehicles, and electric cars actually get repaired 3x less.
Dealer markup is all part of the cost. If the FEDs or states offer incentives the $ will go to the dealers not to offset the cost of the car to the consumer. No matter what, the company and supply chain will get money to stay in business.
Pretty cool….Does anybody ideas on the release date…or price?
@MarkSDCA : it is affordable, about 2k per electric motor comes to 8k, 1k for battery bank, inverter probably 300, small ICE around 1k, on top of other things, brand new the car’s production is about 18-22k. Brand new conventional car can run you around the same. The problem is the dealerships marking up the price to consumers because these types of vehicles last longer (and cause less sales).