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Hybrid Cars - Definition

June 15, 2008

Hybrid car - it is the car with hybrid electric engine. A Vehicle in which the power that drives it comes from batteries and an internal combustion engine that drives a generator. The engine can also drive the wheels directly and used outside the green zones.
In the case of gasoline-electric hybrids, when the internal [...]

Hybrid Synergy Drive

June 5, 2008

Toyota Hybrid Synergy drive plate.

BMW 7 Serie Hydrogen.

How Hybrid Cars Work

April 11, 2008

Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools.
Some of the advanced technologies typically used by hybrids include:

Regenerative Braking. The electric motor applies resistance to the drivetrain [...]