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Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Vehicle Update ‘06

Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Vehicle Update ‘06. What is a hybrid vehicle?. A vehicle using both a gasoline engine and an electric motor for drive power. 1 st generation hybrids. 2 nd generation Prius. Newest Honda hybrids: Accord & Camry. Hybrid SUV. Ford Escape hybrid SUV.

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Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Vehicle Update ‘06

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  1. Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Vehicle Update ‘06

  2. What is a hybrid vehicle? • A vehicle using both a gasoline engine • and an electric motor for drive power

  3. 1st generation hybrids

  4. 2nd generation Prius

  5. Newest Honda hybrids: Accord & Camry

  6. Hybrid SUV

  7. Ford Escape hybrid SUV

  8. Future minivan hybrid

  9. Subaru ‘concept’ hybrids

  10. Subaru R1e ‘concept’ hybrid

  11. Honda Insight Hybrid Hyundai Accent Hybrid Lexus RX400h Hybrid Lexus 450h GS Hybrid Mazda Tribute SUV Hybrid Mazda Ibuki Hybrid Mazda RX-8 Hybrid Mazda Senku Concept Mercedes Smart ForTwo Mercury Hybrid SUV Nissan Altima Hybrid Saturn VUE Hybrid Subaru B9 SC Hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid Audi Q7 SUV Hybrid BMW X5 SAV Chevy S3X Hybrid Chevy Equinox Hybrid Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Chevy Malibu Hybrid Dodge Durango SUV Hybrid Dodge ESX3 Hybrid Ford Escape Hybrid Ford Explorer Hybrid Ford Fusion Hybrid GM Opel Astra Hybrid GMC Graphyte Concept GMC Yukon Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid Hybrids of today & tomorrow

  12. HYBRID TRUCKS • Dodge Ram Hybrid • Chevy Silverado Hybrid • GMC Sierra Hybrid • HYBRID MINIVANS • Toyota Estima Minivan Hybrid • Toyota Alphard Minivan Hybrid • Toyota Sienna Minivan Hybrid • HYBRID CROSSOVERS • Hyundai Portico Hybrid • Nissan Tino Hybrid

  13. Similarities & Differences in Today’s Hybrids Hybrids become ‘mainstream’

  14. The ‘heart’ of a hybrid

  15. A small gasoline engine & an electric motor

  16. 12-voltElectrical system Every hybrid vehicle contains two electrical systems; a 12 volt system and a high voltage system Each vehicle has two separate batteries; a 12 volt battery and a high voltage battery

  17. 12-volt battery locations

  18. Ford Escape Hybrid 300+ volts High-voltage battery in trunk, under rear floor, or behind back seat

  19. ‘New’ Prius battery with metal cover removed Liquid inside battery almost totally absorbed Prius Ni-MH Battery

  20. The ‘loaf of bread’ high voltage battery

  21. The ‘D’ cell style high voltage battery

  22. Honda battery pack consists of 120 cells that  resemble D-cell flashlight batteries

  23. All high voltage batteries contain potassium hydroxide(KOH) solution The electrolyte gel has a pH of 13.5 Potassium hydroxide(KOH) is highly alkaline(base) Hazmat information on potassium hydroxide solution listed in Emergency Response Guidebook Guide #154

  24. High voltage runs from the high-voltage battery to the electric motor

  25. Through 2007 model year, all high voltage wiring & connectors are bright orange

  26. Never handle any orange wiring or the orange components connected to it!

  27. Opening the hood of a hybrid may reveal a hybrid engine label and large diameter orange wiring Honda Accord Hybrid

  28. The 1st step to dealing with a hybrid is knowing you are dealing with a hybrid!

  29. Interior appears ‘mainstream’

  30. Safety Features • Dual frontal airbags- • Seat airbags- • Roof airbags • Pre-tensioners-

  31. Lexus RX 400h

  32. Only consistent ‘badging’ will be at rear of vehicle

  33. ’06 Prius has additional side badging

  34. The ‘Silent’ Hybrid Hybrid vehicle ‘SLEEP’ mode

  35. Vehicle “appears” to be OFF except for one ‘ready’ light which will be illuminated

  36. Turn ignition OFF and remove ignition Key

  37. The SMART key; a keyless ingition system

  38. 16 FEET

  39. The SMART key may be inserted into slot in dash

  40. 1st push: accessory, 2nd: On, 3rd: Off

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