Archive for the ‘Hybrid & Electric Cars’ Category
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The Future of The Hybrid Vehicle
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Electric Motors instead of a Transmission?
Volvo has come up with a revolutionary new plug-in hybrid that could possibly get 160 miles from a gallon a gas. The concept is to replace the transmission with electric motors in each wheel. This hybrid auto, the ReCharge, is equipped with independent small electric motors in each wheel, which [...] -
A Short History of the Hybrid Automobile
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
A hybrid vehicle is one that uses a rechargeable energy storage system. This is coupled with a fueled propulsion power source for the automobiles propulsion. The Hybrid car is low-gas consuming vehicle, therefore, a low-polluting vehicle.
Hybrid cars should not be confused with electric cars. Electric cars use batteries that are charged by an external source [...]