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Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid Vehicles. Presentation brought to you by: William Bulloss Sean Watling. Description of technology. Use two or more energy sources to power vehicle Series and parallel drivetrains Allow engines to operate in more efficient power bands. Unique features.

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Hybrid Vehicles

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  1. Hybrid Vehicles Presentation brought to you by: William Bulloss Sean Watling

  2. Description of technology • Use two or more energy sources to power vehicle • Series and parallel drivetrains • Allow engines to operate in more efficient power bands

  3. Unique features • Permit the use of smaller, lighter engines • Regenerative braking • Turn the kinetic energy of vehicle into electrical energy • Hydraulic regen braking • Idle off

  4. Relevance in trans. Systems • Hybrid vehicle sales is correlated to fuel cost • Still a luxury item – most consumers will not see return on investment • Less than one percent of vehicles on the road are hybrid • Gaining popularity in mass transit systems (good public relations)

  5. Sources • http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/hybridtech.shtml • http://www.hybridcars.com/ • http://www.epa.gov/oms/technology/ • http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/hybrid-car-sales-statistics.html

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