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Hybrid cars are getting popular
Hybrid cars are gaining popularity now a day. This advanced technology not only saves fuel but also reduces emissions that perforate Ozone shield. Although, some experts have tried to rubbish its fuel efficiency, hybrid cars still remain a pocket-friendly car to own in the times of skyrocketing fuel prices.
Different types of hybrid cars use different propulsion systems to get the kinetic energy, most of them are powered by either a petrol or a diesel engine with an electric motor. Petrol remains basic fuel of the car. In some vehicles, the output produced by an internal combustion engine is fed to a generator which in turn produces electricity to charge the batteries. Some other hybrids get a combined motive power generated by an ICE engine and an electric motor. These are quick on acceleration and emit half the amount of noxious gases and particulates.
The advanced hybrid cars come with a technology that allows electric motor to constantly send power to the battery even during consumption of battery charge. This ensures continuous power supply to the transmission. The electric motors of these cars draw power from the electric battery. The full-fledged hybrid cars that come with a powerful electric motor does not need any help from an ICE engine to start rolling from standstill position. The ICE engine takes charge of the situation only when the car reaches a particular speed. The electric motor pitches in when the car needs more power during cruising or overtaking.
These cars recharge their batteries by harnessing kinetic energy through regenerative braking. In this technology, the electric motor that powers the vehicle starts doing reverse revolutions during braking. The reversing electric motor begins producing electric charge. In some advanced hybrids, this process starts with the removing of foot from the accelerator. The combination of regenerative braking and the continuous recharging obviates the need for plug-in recharging which is common in normal electric vehicles.
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