Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Save Energy, Choose Electric!

An electric hybrid car is a vehicle that runs relying on two systems: the conventional one everyone knows using propulsion, and the new technology one using energy that is stored and that can be recharged. Similar to the aim of many motors scooters, the purpose of such a vehicle is to be economical in terms of fuel consumption. The energy recharging device of the electric hybrid car is lengthened because more energy can be generated and captured either relying on an electrical generator or using the regenerative braking device. The energy thus saved gets stored in the battery or is used by the electric motor when in motion. The motor of such a car is reduced in size than that of a regular fuel vehicle and thus, the car efficiency level is higher.

Many car owners vouch for the electric hybrid car along with its producers as it is most efficient especially while driving through the city. The fuel consumption is very much reduced if we were to compare this car with a regular model and this is due to three important systems that are activated. The first is that which reduces wasted energy during low output and this is achieved if you turn the internal combustion engine off. The second is the system based on which energy is captured through regenerative braking. The third aspect that makes the electric hybrid car more convenient is that it depends on a smaller internal combustion engine while increasing power from the electric motor to compensate. 

Another advantage of the electric hybrid car models is noise reduction. The electric motor is quieter than the internal combustion one which works great for both us and the environment. However some people do not like this aspect concerning noise reduction believing that it is responsible for more accidents especially among the visually impaired who rely on noise in order to cross a street. 

Finally, the electric hybrid car models help in reducing gas emissions that pollute our air and our cities. The less pollution, the less numerous the cases of respiratory problems. We all talk about protecting our environment nowadays but little seems to be done in the car industry. The electric hybrid car should be ruling our industry and should in time be replaced by even more advanced technologies that finish the use of fuel and the release of gas emissions into our atmosphere. We should start considering the electric hybrid car as the more recent forefather of what the near future holds in store for us.

On the downside, of course, is the cost. Not just the cost of purchase, but also the cost of production. For those looking to be environmentally friendly while decreasing costs, the absolute lowest-cost solution is to choose from a selection of cheap scooters.

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