Hybrid Cars - The Cars Of The Times!

By: David Maillie

Hybrid cars are a fusion of technologies. Unlike standard cars
moving on a single propulsion system, hybrid cars are driven by
the power of multiple propulsion systems. Most common among
these hybrid vehicles are those cars that use gasoline and
electrical energy as their source of power. Serious
experimentations with ethanol or plant based oils are also being
conducted.

History The history of hybrid cars runs back to the time when
inventors were strongly battling to switch over from
steam-powered automobiles to electrically driven carriages. At
best, these could be termed as trials and were limited to
working with just one, two or few models. Success on a
mass-scale came about the beginning of the twentieth century;
however, it was not until 1999 (on the verge of the 21st
century) that America saw the launching of the hybrid car on a
commercial-scale, to be bought and used by the mass.

Components

The hybrid car driving mechanism consists batteries, an electric
motor, a fuel tank, a gasoline engine, a generator and a mode of
transmission. Each part has its definitive role and keeps a
hybrid car running.

How Do They Work?

As said, the dual mechanisms employed in these hybrid vehicles
make use of both gasoline and electric energy to set the
vehicles into motion - while gas cause the internal combustion
engines (ICEs) to function, the electric batteries supply power
to the car's electric motors. The recent car models are even
converting kinetic energy (produced by the engine) into electric
energy to charge the batteries.

Conclusion Hybrid cars with their comparatively smaller gasoline
engines contribute to the pollution-free, greener environment
cause. Moreover, with their sleek, aerodynamic designing and
ultra light materials joining hands to give these vehicles
driving force of about 60-90 horsepower, you can be sure that
the hybrid cars will rule the automobile industry until the
arrival of new eco-friendly, efficient cars.

About the author:
David Maillie holds numerous patents including his recently
awarded patent for headlight repair, cleaner and restorer. He
can be reached at M.D. Wholesale: MDwholesale.com