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Electric Hybrid Vehicles

March 12th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Hybrid System

Electric Hybrid Vehicles Works And Fungtions

Combines the use of electrical systems on the main engine is the workings of hybrid electric vehicles. Which causes a variety of pollutants are gasoline engines, so people now rely on electricity that has zero emissions and more fuel efficient. description of hybrid electric vehicles in detail as following:

What and how hybrid vehicles work

A hybrid electric vehicle or HEV is a more efficient vehicle fuel is a combination of energy rechargeable storage system or RESS and traditional propulsion systems. A hybrid propulsion system of electric machines may consist of parts of the same or subsystem and also covers longer distances than batteries for electric vehicle charging is carried out through various methods and are not the only source of external

ICE or internal combustion engine electric hybrid models have Ordinary, as well as electric batteries that support the main electric motor. discovery of regenerative braking where kinetic energy can be saved is a significant improvement mechanism of HEV. Fuel and more lasting emissions can be reduced as much as possible. Drivers do not have to worry about speed and performance due to the system to cover longer ranges as well

Through a rotating electric generators, combustion engines can also generate electricity. Good energy to give power directly to the motor or recharge the battery. if necessary the internal combustion engine is automatically shut down when idling, but immediately restart. Also more efficient engines that are much smaller.

Do HEVs Still Use Diesel and Gas?
for the coming year is likely the gasoline engine will remain at the scene for a hybrid vehicle produces power like no other affordable materials found or can be. Petroleum gas is considered as the main fuel source, but can be mixed with various concentrations of ethanol from sources other energy. HEVs spend about 15% of bioethanol as other internal combustion engines, but to increase the ratio to improve fuel efficiency and emission reduction producers are looking for ways
Where are the electric engines, especially diesel engines used to provide power. although the speed and noise should not be the best feature, but Diesel may prove to be more efficient than gasoline engines. Diesel can provide power for long periods of time without using a lot, and can perform better.

when using biodiesel Gas mileage is also better for high torque. The need for crude oil can be reduced depending on the type used. diesel-electric hybrid vehicles also appear in smaller versions such as sedans and other passenger cars, diesel Although usually known for driving greater transport such as trucks, SUVs and vans

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Types

Hybrid diesel-electric motorcycles have been created having a top speed of around 800 mph with a very affordable retail price of $500 . Several known automobile manufacturers have also joined the bandwagon like Honda, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota . These big names are currently innovating to continuously provide well-performing vehicles with all the advantages .

HEVs have been very specific in being made available for future taxicab models . Since these vehicles are usually on the go all day long, fuel and emission can be improved through automatic engine shutdown, regenerative braking and idling . There are plug-in models in which taxicabs can conveniently recharge batteries at designated stands throughout the city . Plug-in hybrid electric models are also available in the form of sedans and mini-cars .

Hybrid-electric buses and trucks are also circulating due to the many advantages offered . The diesel engine is smaller which means that it is more efficient . There is also a 1 . 9-liter diesel engine instead of the 7 . 0, emitting less harmful gases . Emission reduction has been reported to be around 30% while fuel efficiency is around 40% . Some hybrid-electric buses have gas turbine generators . More efforts are exerted to convert other means of transportation like trains .

Several other types of HEVs are available today and are being used in various projects . The military uses diesel-electric hybrid trucks which has a fuel cell auxiliary power and diesel electric unit . The United States Army began using hybrid electric drives for all vehicle systems and subsystems . Other notable trucks have also found their purpose in commercial sectors, scientific projects and mining endeavors

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Electric Propulsion Systems

January 6th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Hybrid System

Electric Propulsion Systems

Hybrids are planning to use electric propulsion systems which prove to be very efficient and also environmentally friendly. There may be various approaches and methods in order to accomplish movement using electric power but the main idea is still the same. These systems are already working and will further help develop alternate fuel.

What is Electric Propulsion?

Electric propulsion is the acceleration of gases in order to produce propulsive thrust through electric and magnetic body forces, electric body forces or electric heating. The electric propulsion system is usually incorporated in rocket science wherein it manages energy enough to produce a powerful thrust. An electric propulsion system is an alternative to nuclear propulsion system. The total thrust is less powerful compared to a nuclear rocket but still enough to produce effects.

According to a number of studies, any engine used as a primary source of such powerful propulsion must produce exhaust velocities of around 10 to 20 km/s. There are also storable chemical systems used in rockets with an exhaust velocity of around 5 km/s but overall is less efficient.

Propulsion systems that do not require energy through chemical reactions are still needed. There are electric propulsion thrusters able to produce exhaust velocities of around 10 to 20 km/s which increases payload and reduces propellant mass. The consequences however, are less powerful thrusters consuming larger quantities of power.

The 3 Categories of Electric Propulsion

Electro thermal propulsion is when the propellant is electrically heated then isentropically expanded through a C/D or convergent/divergent nozzle. The system works as electrical energy heats propellants that produce gases as a result. The gases are sent through the C/D nozzle creating thrust. Catalyzed hydrazine or another neutral gas is used in thrusters like arc jets and resistojets.

Arc jets can also be used to heat the propellants via an electrical arc discharge. The arc in the arc jet is a beam of electrons produced from the cathode tip then gathers at the anode. Since an arc jet has a cathode and an anode, a constrictor is also present which is a narrow pathway between the two charges.

Electrostatic thrusters are also called ion thrusters. These use an ionized propellant accelerated through electric fields applied directly like gridded ion thrusters and Hall thrusters. The technique of propulsion is also known as ion propulsion technique since ions are mainly used in the process. Electrostatic energy is used to produce propulsion.

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A Brief Guide to Hybrid Vehicles

January 6th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Hybrid System

A Brief Guide to Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid vehicles were the stuff of dreams centuries ago. Nobody ever thought that creating a vehicle independent from fuel was possible. Fortunately with the continuing development of hybrid technology, more efficient and practical vehicles have been created. In the recent years the campaign for global warming has brought the attention of the public. Hybrid cars are now becoming steadily popular available in different types from compact sedans to SUVs.

Environmental issues are not the only reason that has made the public favor hybrid cars. Rising gas prices is also one of the major reasons why people prefer hybrid cars than conventional ones. Its also practical in suburban environments where you don’t really need horsepower but gas mileage.

Hybrid vehicles

There are  different types of hybrid vehicles. They can vary from the simplest wheelbarrows to ships. No matter what form they are, these vehicles help in reducing greenhouse and noise emissions. Although these vehicles are expensive due to their unique structures, developments will continue to provide more alternatives to the public. These cars may not compare to conventional ones with a 200 horsepower but why would you need that if you only need 20 in the streets?

The simplest hybrid would be the single wheeled vehicles. These are wheelbarrows famously depicted with sails. This can be seen in Chinese sailing carriages.

The next is two wheeled vehicles. These are usually cycle type vehicles. The best example would be the Moped and electric bicycles. They are powered by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine in combination with the rider’s muscles. This concept was also used in the 1800’s by motorcycles. The electric bicycle can either be a parallel or a series hybrid.

Hybrid vehicles are not just limited to private cars. There are also hybrid power trains used by heavy vehicles. There are diesel or turbo electric buses, railway locomotives, heavy duty vehicles, hydraulic machinery and ships.

In ships a diesel engine drives the electric generator or hydraulic pump which in turn powers one or more hydraulic or electric motors. Sails and engines were early forms of hybrids which may be used again due to rising fuel costs.

More developments are continually being made in hybrid structures and systems for efficiency. Today buying a hybrid car is expensive but it will be beneficial in the long run. It does not just save fuel costs but also removes pollution that can harm the health of the people and take whatever it is left of the environment.

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