Hybrid Cars
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Q: Hybrid Cars….?
Companies are making hybrid cars so we can spend less money on gas and so we don’t hurt the enviroment, right?. Well think about this, what’s the point of paying 30 grand for a hybrid car when you can have the same car (not hybrid) for probably 10 grand less?. I mean, your still going to be wasting money because the money that you don’t pay for the gas, you pay for the car. The only thing that hybrid cars don’t do is hurt the environment, but as far as your money, you will spend the same amount of money or more yearly. Anyone agree?.
A: Someone didn’t do their math, that’s all. Personally, I can’t see paying even $10,000 for something that will be virtually worthless in 10 years. And I especially can’t see paying $30,000 for something that will only be worth $19,000 the moment I drive if off the lot!
Q: Hybrid cars!!?
what year were the hybrid cars first introduced to the market? i need it for a project and i cant find it anywhere! if you know or have a site that could tell me i would greatly apprechiated. thanks
A: i remember that there was the holden commodore hybrid
shown at the sydney 2000 olympics but b4 dat there was the honda insight (see source)
Q: hybrid cars?
What do you think about hybrid cars? Would you buy one? Do you think they’re a genius creation or a waste of money?
A: Total waste of money! They cost more than regular cars and don’t get much higher mileage than regular cars. Then those batteries have to be changed at some point and that’s gonna cost an arm and a leg.
Q: Using hybrid cars is one of the ways to prevent global warming?
Its is a known fact that cars are one of the major contribution for green house gases. So recently the car manufactures come up with a new Eco friendly car, which is the hybrid cars. So my question is, if the global population adopt to hybrid car, can global warming be prevented?
http://preventglobalwarming.brighterplanet.org/
A: No. Hybrids are a step in the right direction, but while they emit less CO2, they still burn gasoline and they still emit carbon dioxide, which causes global warming.
If everyone drove a hybrid instead of a regular gas car, we would reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, but not nearly enough to stop global warming.
Electric cars would reduce emissions even further, although they also are responsible for some CO2 emissions because some of our power comes from coal power plants, and burning coal emits CO2 as well. However, electric cars create less CO2 emissions than even hybrids.
In addition to switching to hybrids and electric cars, we need to take more steps. For example, becoming more energy efficient, swithing to renewable power plants and getting rid of coal power plants, biking and using public transportation, etc.
Q: How do hybrid cars help the environment?
I am searching an answers for hybrid cars, I am interested in this topic and want to know everything about it, so how do hybrid cars help the environment?
A: The gasoline and the diesel engines are said to be are among the best inventions of the industrial world, but hybrid cars help the environment and therefore this invention should be awarded as one of the most important inventions. I found lots of valuable information for me on this website in my source:
Q: How long does it take for car companies to produce hybrid cars?
How long will it take car companies (like the failing ones right now…) to develop their own hybrid cars? Especially hybrid trucks.
Also, how long does it take to create new hybrid technology?
A: GM and Chysler already have the hybrid drivetrain technology to build trucks. Back a few years ago, GM, Daimler-Chrysler (back when the two companies were still merged) and BMW all joined forces to develop the 2-Mode hybrid transmission, and it is used in production vehicles. It took 2 years to develop the 2-mode system.
GM put the 2-mode system in its Tahoe Hybrid, Yukon Hybrid and Escalade Hybrids. Chrysler put it in its Aspen Hybrid (which they stopped building two months ago because it wasn’t selling well). Daimler/Mercedes Benz is going to put the 2-mode in an upcoming car, but hasn’t made any announcements. And BMW will be putting the 2-mode system in its upcoming X6 ActiveHybrid SUV.
Q: Why is it important to use hybrid cars opposed to regular cars ?
Hi, im doing a speech on Why Hybrid Vehicles should be used opposed to regular cars.
can you give me some information why this fact is true?
A: To be honest with you I cant think of any other then boosting personal ego and feeling a false sense of accomplishment. Thats why everyone else drives them. And to think making a hybrid puts out more pollution then making a regular car.
Q: Where can I find good information on the environmental impact of hybrid cars?
To settle an argument with a friend, I’m trying to find some valid sources for showing the positive (and negative, I suppose) effects on the environment of hybrid cars. Most of the info I find is from hybrid car or manufacturing websites – which my friend will take as biased – or from websites that blast into hybrid cars as my friend is doing. I’m looking for something unbiased and researched (and preferably online because that’s the only way I’ll get my friend to read it). Thanks if you can point me to any good sources!
A: You should look at a life cycle analysis of hybrid vehicles. If you type it in on Google (or better, Google Scholar) you’ll find a bunch of info.
This would take into consideration everything that went into building the car, the lifetime of the car, and the disposal.
Typically when hybrids are promoted to consumers, only the fuel efficiency while the car is actually in use is considered, but there are other things involved in the car’s life cycle.
There is a lot of complexity involved in such an analysis, but I think the general consensus among the scientific community is that Hybrid is better than New, but a used car is better than a hybrid.
It’s still better to get a fuel efficient old car, (such as an old Saturn), rather than a new hybrid.
Q: How do hybrid cars recharge the battery on highways?
My understanding is that hybrid cars recharge their batteries while braking, but what happens if you drive a long time on the highway where there’s relatively little braking? Does the battery die and you have to use the gas engine only until it recharges?
A: The electric part of the hybrid vehicle is only used in town for stop and go or low speed operation. Most hybrids use their gasoline engines for highway driving, and while the gasoline engine is running, it also recharges the batteries.
Q: Can hybrid cars perform well on motorway?
Do you get frustrated by the speed and performance of hybrid cars on the motorway?
I am considering buying a Honda Civic Hybrid 1.4, but am a bit concerned about its performance and safety on the motorway (60% of my daily drives are motorway).
Any experience to share?
A: I have a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid and I have no problems on the highway. I can drive 60-70 mph, accelerate as necessary and still get 45-50 miles per gallon.
Q: What is the target market for hybrid cars?
What social demographic buys hybrid cars? Age, class, etc…? I’ve been researching it on the internet for awhile and wanted to see if anyone else knew. Thanks for your help.
A: I don’t think there’s any specific target market, unless you count environmentalists.
I own a Prius, and I’m a 26-year-old middle class dude. I’ve seen hybrid owners of all ages, though certainly poor people can’t afford them.
Q: What car companies are developing hybrid cars?
I need a list of all or most of the major car companies that sell hybrid cars. It’s for my history project =D
A: Companies currently offering hybrid cars:
Toyota – Prius, Camry, Highlander, Lexus LS-h, GS-h, RX-h.
Nissan – Altima Hybrid
Ford – Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid.
Honda – Civic Hybrid. (new Insight hybrid next year).
GM – Chevy Malibu, Tahoe, Saturn Aura, Vue, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade.
Chrysler – Aspen Hybrid.
The only two hybrid cars that have no regular-car counterpart are the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight. All the other hybrids are regular cars modified to receive a hybrid drivetrain.
Mercedes Benz, BMW and other carmakers are not currently offering hybrids, but will starting next year.
Q: Why are hybrid cars not able to get better gas mileage than some cars from the early 90s?
Some cars in the early 90s like the civic, geo metro, etc got 50mpg or more. Howcome almost 20 years later, our hybrid technology is not able to significantly outperform these vehicles?
A: Take a look at the curb weights.
A Civic 4-door from 1984 had a curb weight of 918 kg.
A 2008 Civic 4-door LX has a curb weight of 1194 kg.
Over the years, the cars have grown heavier– They have become bigger and included a lot more safety features.
The 2008 Civic LX is lugging 276 kg of extra weight above the 1984 model (a difference of almost 600 pounds), so gas mileage is going to suffer. Putting in a more efficient hybrid powertrain in the 2008 Civic simply gains back some of that gas mileage lost due to the weight gain.
That’s why you can’t really compare the hybrids today to the cars from 15 years ago– The cars are built to different structural and safety standards.
Q: How do hybrid cars like the Volt prevent gas from sitting in the tank too long without being used?
I’ve read that newer hybrid cars like the Volt will run on a pure electrical engine for distances of 40 miles or so and then switch to a traditional gasoline engine after that threshold has been reached. However, it’s bad for gas to sit unused in an engine for an extended period of time. If one of these cars is only used for 20 mile commutes over a period of several months, is there any system in place to deal with the fact that whatever gasoline is in there will go unused for long periods of time?
A: oh please…..if you commute less than 20 miles a day and NEVER go 40 or 50 miles take a cab and sell the car
Q: How do you think hybrid cars will evolve?
How do you think the hybrid cars will evolve? What it will turn into?
A: over what time period? Currently we are looking at hydrogen fuel cells which produce water instead of CO2. But eventually we will have electric cars completely that charge while they break and while you sleep. We already have an electric sports car that can go up to 120 mph just need to make the batteries last longer. and we will also have home garbage burning power plants to produce the electricity (Denmark is leading this movement with city and county trash burning power plants with less ozone gas emissions than a land fill so it produces energy and cuts pollution.)
failing that i think they will become a Wigglytuff
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