Hybrid Cars
April 8th, 2010
Today, because of the price of gasoline and other environmental factors, a mode of personal transportation has gained popularity amongst drivers. Hybrid cars are vehicles that combine the use of two types of energy sources, therefore hybrid cars provide many benefits.
What is the concept and definition of hybrid?
As the population of our world grows larger and larger, and the natural resources available diminish, we have been forced to look at blending resources together to meet the increased demand. These combinations of combining resources together can be defined as hybrids.
Examples of a hybrid include:
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a melding of plant genes in order to produce a crop that is drought and insect resistant. The resulting hybrid product may increase the food supply of the world, and
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the breeding of animals that combine the right combination of features that meet the needs of hunters and farmers.
How are hybrid cars powered? What is the power source of hybrid cars?
A critical power source for the hybrid car is the battery. A battery found in a hybrid car is similar to a traditional automobile battery. Both batteries are rechargeable, however that is where the similarity ends.
Hybrid car battery Vs. conventional automobile battery
The battery found in a conventional automobile is primarily used for starting the engine. This short burst of energy will allow for the engine to “turn over”. In addition the battery operates the accessories of the car which include the:
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radio,
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power windows and locks,
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lighting, etc.
These features run off the battery when the engine is not running. Additionally the battery is kept charged through the function of the alternator.
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Hybrid Car Battery
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