Hybrid Vehicles

Supposedly, BMW had stated that it would not make electric or hybrid vehicles a while back. Although now they have finally gotten into the hybrid game (very late into the game), chances are you won't see any on the road.Most people already know that a hybrid car is one that uses electricity along with gas. Here's a closer look at hybrid technology in cars today.
What is a hybrid vehicle?

A hybrid car is a passenger vehicle that is driven by a hybrid engine, which is any engine that combines two or more sources of power, generally gasoline and electricity.

What’s in a hybrid vehicle?

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 causing the wheels to slow down. In return, the energy from the wheels turns the motor, which functions as a generator, converting energy normally wasted during coasting and braking into electricity, which is stored in a battery until needed by the electric motor.
• Electric Motor Drive/Assist. The electric motor provides additional power to assist the engine in accelerating, passing, or hill climbing. This allows a smaller, more efficient engine to be used. In some vehicles, the motor alone provides power for low-speed driving conditions where internal combustion engines are least efficient.
• Automatic Start/Shutoff. Automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop and restarts it when the accelerator is pressed. This prevents wasted energy from idling

Advantages of hybrid vehicles

·         Hybrid cars offer lower fuel emissions which helps the environment.

·         Hybrid cars are in high demand, and because of this, they hold their value much better than most gasoline automobiles.

·         Hybrid cars offer huge savings at the pump.

·         Hybrid cars are at least as reliable as any traditional car.

·         Hybrid cars enjoy other benefits such as carpool permit.

Hybrid cars are much more quiet and comfortable.