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Article by Wonuola Saka
So if you're reading this, chances are you've run into a bit of confusion regarding the various eco-friendly vehicle types that have recently begun appearing on the market. Hybrid cars have been around for a while now, with Toyota enjoying a favourable amount of success with the Prius. However, a new type of purely electrically driven vehicles is starting to appear and gain ever more popularity. The differences may not be obviously apparent and there is various confusion over the way in which each one performs. So, over the next few paragraphs I've put a quick guide together that I hope will help you better choose your next eco-friendly vehicle.
Hybrid Cars
When a vehicle is dubbed 'Hybrid', it is typically called so because it utilises more than one type of technology to drive itself. In a conventional Hybrid car, this usually results in a typical combustion engine been helped along by a smaller electric motor. The bank of batteries used to drive the motor is typically recharged during periods of braking through the use of specially made 'regenerative brakes'. When the vehicle is under full load i.e. on a motorway, the fuel powered engine is used. However, under periods where there is minimal demand on the engine, power is switched either fully or partially to the electric motor. Newer vehicles are beginning to use different hybrid methods in a further attempt to improve emissions, mileage and performance; for example hydrogen based fuel cells in place of electric ones.
Pure Electric Cars
Pure Electric Vehicles differ from Hybrids because they are powered exclusively by electricity. Rather than using a combination of a combustion engine and electric motor, the car is simply fitted with a much larger electric motor and more batteries to power it. Electric cars have the benefit of producing zero tailpipe emissions, while also being far cheaper to operate than a convention vehicle. They are also theoretically more convenient, having the ability to be recharged from your own house power supply.
In Comparison: Pro's and Con's
To decide which one best meets your needs there are a couple of things to consider:
Noise:
Probably the biggest difference is in regards to engine noise, as electric cars are totally silent. The fact that they exclusively use an electric motor means that compared to a Hybrid, you won't be hearing any engine noise whatsoever. Some manufacturers actually put 'fake' engine noise in its place just so you have some sort of indication of whether the car is running or not. Whether the eerie silence is something you'll enjoy or not comes down to personal preference.
Price:
On the basis of initial price, Hybrid cars are currently far cheaper to buy than electric vehicles. However in the long run, an electric car should be cheaper to run in terms of fuel costs, as electricity prices for running said cars is only a few pence per mile.
Convenience:
Also, while there is a convenience in being able to charge an electric car at home, the technology behind it is not yet refined enough. Our home electrical sockets can take hours to charge a vehicle, whereas a Hybrid is typically just fuelled up at the pumps like a normal vehicle. Electric pumps are beginning to show up which can handle much higher rates and charge your electric vehicles much faster akin to a conventional motor, but they are still woefully sparse in the UK.
Performance:
In terms of mileage, electric vehicles still can't cope against a combustion engine, though that is beginning to improve with time. Performance is a mixed affair and highly dependent on your preference. Electric motors perform best in the low RPM ranges, delivering a staggering amount of torque and revs in quick time. This delivers very fast low range acceleration from 0-60mph. Hybrid's don't tend to use their smaller electric motor in the same fashion, preferring to save it as a 'backup' to aid the main petrol motor. A Hybrid electric motor will generally never produce the same performance as a dedicated electrically powered car motor does.
Summary
Essentially, it really comes down to what you will be using your vehicle for. While they are both great city cars in terms of performance, I would say that electric vehicles probably have the edge in that the low range nippy benefits of an electric car coupled with its zero emissions will have obvious positives in busy city conditions. However, I would say that Hybrids excel as the all-rounder, providing motorway performance on a par with conventional vehicle while also being more Eco-efficient all round. If you're going to be buying an eco-friendly workhorse vehicle, Hybrid is probably the way to go.
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Article by James Gunaseelan
Since man first figured out how to build and use a car, we've been used to driving round in cars that are powered by the internal combustion engine. There has really never been another viable alternative. But those times are changing. With the ever increasing media attention on green issues and the need to look after our planet, hybrid cars are slowly becoming integrated into our society. People are starting to compare hybrid cars to the more ordinary cars they have now, and they're wondering if or when it's worth making the change.
Compare hybrid cars to normal cars and you'll see many similarities, but it's the differences that stand out. They still commonly use the internal combustion engine, but they no longer rely on that as their sole source of energy.Hybrid cars also use either battery power or electric power to keep running. This combination of resources is what stands out when you compare hybrid cars to regular cars. But the best thing you'll see when you compare hybrid cars to the usual type of car that is no doubt sitting in your driveway is the effect they have on the environment. This is why hybrid cars are such big news.
Hybrid cars are kinder to the environment by limiting the emissions they produce. In our modern world of endless roads and constant car travel, anything that can reduce the emissions that are harming the ozone layer and air quality around us has to be good news. If you're thinking seriously about buying a hybrid car, there are points to consider that would apply to any car you buy. How reliable is the maker? Does the car tend to have a history of acquiring certain problems? You then need to consider any extra problems which may occur with a hybrid car. If anything goes wrong, how easy is it to fix a hybrid car? How expensive is it likely to be? What is their typical lifespan?
When you compare hybrid cars to traditional cars - especially with a view to buying one - it's important to shop around and get as much information as you can before making your purchase. Make sure the advantages of owning one outweigh any disadvantages.Hybrid cars are becoming more familiar to us as the technology involved in their creation becomes cheaper to market. Perhaps one day we will all have a hybrid car sitting outside our solar powered green homes.
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Article by John Ingram
There are many positive effects of using a hybrid car on the environment, and this is one of the main reasons why many people have chosen to buy a hybrid over a conventional gas-powered automobile. Here are some of the ways that buying a hybrid can help save the environment: 1. A hybrid car burns less gasoline and thus, emits fewer toxic emissions. Although the amount of the reduction varies depending on the car model as well as the user's driving style, in general it is estimated that hybrids can reduce emissions by as much as 90% (under ideal conditions) compared with regular cars. And the adoption of future hybrid technology such as plug-in hybrids, diesel hybrids and fuel cell-powered hybrids are expected to lower emissions even further and bring hybrids closer to the eventual goal of zero-emission automobiles. 2. It also emit less greenhouse gases. Studies have shown that hybrid cars emit substantially less carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouse gases, compared with conventional automobiles. And the recent emergence of clean diesel technology promises to reduce emissions even further as car manufacturers work to bring diesel-powered hybrids to the market that also promise even greater fuel efficiency as well as more powerful hybrid cars. 3. Less noise pollution is one of the least discussed hybrid car environment benefits. In general produce less noise than conventional automobiles, particularly when they are using the electric battery. And plug-ins can lower noise levels even further, as larger battery packs allow driving for lengthier distances using just electric power. 4. Hybrid cars have improved fuel efficiency, resulting in less gas used and cutting overall demand for fossil fuels. This means that there is less pressure to drill in environmentally-sensitive areas such as Alaska, in which oil exploration activities are currently proscribed by the government. These areas contain some of the planet's most fragile ecosystems, which would surely be disrupted by the presence of oil drillers. Unfortunately, one of the main factors against wider adoption of these cars among consumers remains price, as a hybrid car can cost thousands of dollars more compared with a conventional automobile. However, prices are expected to go down in the future as the technology becomes more widespread and older models begin entering the secondary market. Tax incentives for plug-in hybrids at the Federal and state level also help make the cost of shifting to a hybrid more affordable. Ultimately, however, as the effects of global warming worsen, the bottom line for most buyers may be that a hybrid car is more environment friendly.
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