I’m giving a presentation soon, and would like to include some data about hybrid cost effectiveness over time, due to the lowered dependence upon gasoline. Does anyone know of any good sources? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
When driving a Hybrid the electric motor is used at low speeds, then the gasoline engine kicks in for more power. Question is how does the gasoline engine turn on or is it always on? now that I know how the gasoline engine turns on, it does not seem to have any warm up time, [...]
since the battery in the hybrid is much larger than it is on a regular car,holds so much more energy than a car battery and can also more and better systems like AC/heating systems and car audio as well. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new [...]
I heard of a study that said the pollution required to make the nickel that goes into the making of the battery is fare worse than the energy saved by driving them. In other words hybrids pollute more than Hummers. Have all hybrid owners been dooped? far not fare* I hear that there is a [...]
I have heard that NASA was conducting research on power plants that make hybrid batteries and they have found that there is a 1 mile dead zone around the power plant because of the nickel produced in some batteries. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new [...]
im writing a paper and i need info on how hybrid cars work. does anyone know how they work? or do you know a website that would help? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
How much energy it takes to “recharge” a plug in car. How long does it need to recharge ? How does it impact on your hydro bill ? I don’t drive, just curious.Thanks for any input. I’m sorry about any thumbs down. I thank each of you for taking the time to answer my question. [...]
If so, what percentage is it on average. I am sure that it varies from car to car. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
I can’t find any information on which company makes the batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
Do people know that coal is burned to create electricity? And that more toxic metals (compared to a regular car battery) are mined to create the large batteries in both Hybrids and Electric cars? And that those batteries don’t last very long? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share [...]