Environmental Impact
What do hybrid cars do at stops, such as traffic?
They turn off the engine.
Which car is better for long distances?
Hybrid car
What is a word that means to last a long time?
Conservative
What is a electric battery
One or more electric motors in a car
When was the idea of the hybrid car announced?
1899
How do hybrid cars help the environment(engines)?
They have both a traditional combustion engine and a battery, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Do hybrids cost more or less than electric cars?
Hybrid cars cost less than electric cars.
What are emissions in a car?
The gases and particles released into the atmosphere as the result of burning fuel in an engine
What is a an internal combustion engine?
It helps for cruising at high speeds
Where were hybrid cars created?
They were first created in Austria
At what speeds can hybrid cars run on solely electricity?
Under 30 miles per hour.
What is an estimated time for EV cars to charge?
It takes hours for them to charge.
True or false: HEV is a self charging hybrid, and a PHEV is a plugin charge hybrid?
True
What are the two types of motors that run the hybrid car?
The internal combustion engine, and the electrical battery.
What company first produced hybrid cars?
How much percent less carbon dioxide do hybrid cars use than gas cars?
40% less carbon dioxide
What are hybrid cars compared to electric cars and tradional gas cars?
They are a middle ground.
What does regenerative mean?
Having the power to restore, renew, or regrow something into a better state.
What is the full form for PCU?
Power Control Unit
Why weren't hybrid cars popular till a long time after it was invented?
This is because most people started using gas cars
What is the difference in pounds of carbon dioxide that gasoline cars produce compared to hybrid cars?
Gasoline engine cars produce 6,000 more pounds of carbon dioxide compared to hybrids.
Why do most people buy hybrid cars(relates to fuel)?
Most people buy hybrids because of their fuel efficiency. When they run out of electricity, they run on gas.
What does Fuel economy mean?
The distance a vehicle can go on a certain amount of fuel.
What part of the car senses slowing down and produces electricity?
RBS or Regenerative Braking system
What did the company Porsche replace the key parts of a car with?
They replaced it with a driveshaft.