Since they run on gas and electricity, i know you put gas in it at the station, but how do you refuel the electric part?
2007-06-09 00:42:32 · 8 answers · asked by bckeys44 2 in Environment ➔ Alternative Fuel Vehicles
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2007-06-09 00:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by kmister 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well there are two ways
Most simply charge the batteries with the inboard generator.
There are after market (and manufacturers options) kits that you can install that allow the batteries to be charged from an external source.
Having the batteries charged before you leave home can significantly increase the fuel efficiency of a hybrid vehicle. Most trips are quite short and that can mean not running the fuel motor at all.
There is also a solar roof kit that can be installed on a hybrid. These things produce about enough power to drive a bicycle at 20mph. If you park you hybrid in the sun all day that might give about two minutes of "free " power.
Most hybrids still produce around 120grams of carbon for every kilometre travelled (0.44lb/mile). Where they really shine is when you are stuck in heavy traffic. They use no power when idling and regenerate some while stopping.
2007-06-09 01:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hybrid cars produce their own electricity. There is an electric motor between the engine and the transmission that works as a motor when accellerating, and is switched to a generator when slowing the vehicle down. All you need to do to re-charge the batteries is drive!
2007-06-09 04:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. When the gasoline engine runs, it turns a generator which charges batteries in the car. The electric power then turns an electric motor, which gives power to the drive wheels. The car, in effect, makes electricity out of gasoline, and sometimes regenerative braking.
2007-06-09 00:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you refuel the electric part by plugging it in. then once you run out of electricity the gas engine turns on and it has a generator so you can recharge your electric battery and once it's charged up the electric motor turns on again.
hybrids are a great option.
2007-06-10 00:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by ben d 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You put the gas in like you would in a regular car. The electric part is usually energized by when you brake, it sends the engery to the battery and it charges it.
2007-06-09 08:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the beauty of hybrids is you don't have to worry.
When you cruise, you charge battery. When you break, you charge your battery.
Only time I ever worried about running out was climbing up a very very steep mountain in AZ. The car did drag a bit, but did not run out.
Hybrids are great (that is excluding the bonus at the pump.)
2007-06-09 19:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by Laura B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You refill the electric part by charging it with a charger that should come with the car.
2007-06-09 02:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋