Wednesday, September 5, 2007

How Does a Hybrid Car Work?




The Prius uses an electronicly continuously variable transmission (ECVT), has a 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic(CVT) Aluminum double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor and uses VVT-i 4-cylinder Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) [2] batteries.

What does all that mean? Well basically it means that Hybrid cars use two engines, a traditional gas combustion engine and an electric engine. The gas engine charges the electric engine and then the electric engine powers the car unless extra power is needed or the batteries need charging.

Now according to the EPA the Toyota Prius Hybrid should get 55 (highway) and 60 (city) MPG but many owners are happy to get between 45 to 47 miles per gallon. If you are looking for a way to get the best mileage for your Toyota Prius check out Rattling the Kettle and see if some of the tips there help you get better gas mileage for your Prius.

If you have any tips for getting better gas mileage in your hybrid please leave a comment here.

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Great video on how does a Hybrid car works. We can't deny the fact that not all people are already aware on the existence of this kind of car

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