As hybrid cars gain in popularity, many people find themselves asking “What is a hybrid car?” To answer this question, we are supplying a mini lexicon of hybrid car terms and hybrid car technology terms. Let this be a foundation that you can build upon as you learn more about what hybrid vehicle technology is all about.
AT-PZEV – This stands for Advanced Technology – Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. These are vehicles that meet the requirements for the California’s Air Resource Board for no fuel evaporative emissions, SULEV exhaust emissions, 150,000 mile durability emissions and extended warranties for emissions systems.
BEV - This stands for Battery Electric Vehicle. Battery electric vehicles make use of an electrical motor as its primary power source. The electricity that powers the motor is stored within a battery pack, and the battery pack has to be recharged using a standard electrical source of power.
EV – This stands for Electric Vehicle. Electric vehicles are vehicles that make use of electric motors as their power source. Some examples of EVs include trams, some trains and metros.
FCEV - This stands for Fuel Cell Vehicle. Fuel cell vehicles are electrical vehicles that make use of hydrogen fuel in place of a battery for the purpose of producing electricity. There aren’t any moving parts, but rather the fuel cell will utilize a catalyst in order to perform the necessary chemical process, combining oxygen and hydrogen in order to create electricity.
HEV 20 - This is a hybrid car that has an All Electric Range of 20 miles.
Hybrid Car - This is a vehicle that makes use of two different resources of power, such as gasoline as well as electricity. The hybrid cars of today combine gasoline based engines with electrical motors and battery packs.
NEV – This stands for Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. These are electric vehicles that operate below the speed of an average highway, and thusly are not meant to be used on busy roads or highways.
Type I Hybrid - These are low voltage and low power hybrid vehicles according to the Air Resources Board in California. This is designed to be an industry standard improvement for standard 12 volt systems in all normal, conventional style cars. They are only capable of being called hybrids if they are capable of providing any traction power to the wheels, while offering regenerative braking as well as an idle stop featuring turning the engine off during stops.
Type II Hybrid - This is a high voltage and low power hybrid car, also known as being an assist hybrid or a mild hybrid based on the same definition as the Type I Hybrid, only these Type II hybrids do not allow for electric-only driving.
Photo Credits: charlesdyer
Originally posted 2009-10-05 03:04:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Related Posts -
Glossary: Hybrid Car Technology Hybrid cars are gaining in popularity and this is leading people to want to know more about hybrid car technology. As a result, we have put together this brief glossary of hybrid car technology terms, the least you need to know. This will be a good foundation for you to...... -
Benefits of Hybrid Diesel Cars Now that gasoline prices are soaring, many more people are beginning to opt for hybrid diesel cars and ordinary diesel powered cars as well. If you are one of the types of drivers that has appreciation for a diesel engine in place of a regular, ordinary gasoline engine, then one...... -
Questions that Remain on Electric Cars While electric cars are an important step in the future of reliable and renewable energy, there are some questions that remain. It is important to completely vet the different options that we have for electric cars to understand where we are and where we still need to be. While there...... -
Tips and Considerations to Buy a Hybrid Car Many people find themselves considering whether or not they should buy a hybrid car. With the rising costs associated with gas and maintenance of regular gas-driven vehicles, it is becoming less and less affordable for people to own vehicles in this day and age. As a result of the increases...... -
Introduction to the Hybrid Diesel Electric Car The hybrid diesel electric car has been under develop since as far back as early 1993 in the United States, but the only hybrid diesel electric vehicle to reach production so far has been the Dodge Ram. The Dodge Ram hybrid diesel electric car is build on the chassis for......
Related Websites -
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2009 The Cadillac Escalade line of vehicles has recently released its newest incarnation, the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2009. This is a green hybrid electric vehicle that is based on Escalade's proprietary two mode hybrid system. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV is the first hybrid entering into the full size luxury SUV...... -
Honda Increases its Commitment to Hybrids As automakers are unveiling plans for battery-operated, plug-in automobiles, Honda Motor Co. released news that is will increase its commitment to the movement by working to supply new lithium ion batteries for hybrid vehicles. This joint venture with GS Yuasa Corporation will use over $170 million dollars of capital to...... -
Hybrid Electric Car Auto Insurance This post is a guest blog written by Travis Overby. With skyrocketing gas prices and the increasing concerns about the impact of carbon emissions on the environment, Hybrid Electric Cars have been growing in popularity. A hybrid electric vehicle combines a fuel-efficient gas engine with an electric motor. The purpose...... -
Introduction to Brokerage Accounts What is a brokerage account, and how can it benefit me? In many cases, the first step to building an investment portfolio is going to be to open up a brokerage account. The purpose of a brokerage account is to allow you to make purchases of investment vehicles such as...... -
Ocean Breeze Scent Lampe Berger Lamp Perfume 500 ml 17 fl oz User Reviews Send this to a friend Ocean Breeze Scent Lampe Berger Lamp Perfume 500 ml 17 fl oz Manufacturer: Lampe Berger Customer Rating: List Price: $21.99 Sale Price: $17.00 Availibility: View Product Availability Buy Now Product Description Lampe Berger began in France in 1898 with a pharmacist, Maurice......
- Lawn Systems Sprinklers Watering Equipment Gardening & Plants Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living
- Type III Volkswagen Hybrid Vehicles
- Battery Operated Timers & Controllers Watering Equipment Gardening & Plants Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living Nursery
- Stanley Opener Systems Garage Doors & Openers Building & Hardware Home Improvement
- California King Bed-in-a-Bag Bedding Home Store
Categories:
Hybrid Diesel Electric
Tags:
0 comments ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment