Plug-in hybrid

Abstract The Hybrid vehicle concept nowadays is on the path of becoming one of the brightest stars in the foreseeable future. Environmental issues that beset the world today such as Global Warming, entail many long-term negative effects which in turn, must not only be solved through short-term solutions but also be countered with long-term solutions that will benefit not just the future of society, but the future of planet earth and the well-being of its inhabitants. In response to this global

Honda and Hybrid Electric Vehicles Honda was founded in Hamamatsu, Japan, by Soichiro Honda in 1946 as the Honda Technical Research Institute. The company began as a developer of engines for bicycles, but by 1949 it had produced its first motorcycle, called the Dream. In 1959, Honda entered the U.S. automobile and motorcycle market by opening the American Honda Motor Company. A few years later, in 1963, Honda released its first sports car, the S500, in Japan. Honda Motor Co. Inc. grew rapidly

Hybrid cars use both internal combustion engines as well as an electric motor. The electric motor requires no charging source, as electric cars do, as the movement during driving allows for kinetic energy to be produced which in turn, charges the electric motor. This process is known as Regenerative Braking. Newer hybrid cars made by the company, Tesla, can reach top speeds up to 155 mph. Tesla Model S can reach 60 mph in under 3 seconds, with an average time of 3.1 seconds. This then is proof that

developing compressors that contribute to fuel efficiency. Car Electronics Toyota Industries' car electronics business is engaged in the development and manufacture of automobile-related electronic components and devices such as DC-DC converters for hybrid vehicles and vehicle-mounted DC-AC inverters that allow the use of household appliances within the vehicle. We are maximizing our power electronics

enthusiasm that will eventually lead to hybrid/electric cars for Ford. Such improvement will mean a lot for UK market, as Ford is a very strong brand in UK, with Ford Fiesta being the top selling car, while Ford’s C segment representative Focus is in 3rd rank among all competitor models [3]. Additionally, penetrating in electric/hybrid market holds huge potential since 81% of UK population lives in urban areas [4] which is the already focus market for E.V. & electric hybrid car manufacturers. 1.2 Market Status

Abstract: As gas prices raise the average automobile consumer demands a better, more fuel efficient vehicle. This demand has forced manufacturers to begin producing hybrid vehicle; first four door hybrid sedan was unveiled by Toyota in 2000. The Toyota Prius’ success encouraged it competitors to roll out their hybrid cars as well setting a common standard for environmentally friendly and efficient vehicles. The relationship of consumer and manufacturer in the car industry on a macro level has

Current Report Nissan has unveiled its success promising 'Leaf ' to automobile market. Unlike Toyota 'Prius ' or GM 'Volt ', which are made of hybrid and plug-in hybrid engine system, Leaf runs solely on electricity. Nissan started developing Leaf in 1992, investing massive 6 billion dollars to create this extremely environment-friendly vehicle. Leaf has a table-sized battery installed under the drivers ' seat which can run about 160 kilometers when fully charged. The owner of Leaf will need

Three model years passed by and I finally got behind the wheel again of a Ford Fusion. Just like the last time, this model was the Fusion Energi, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle based on Ford’s popular midsize car. Now in its fifth model year, the 2017 Fusion Energi is a close match to the standard hybrid model as well as to the gasoline version. Besides the electric charging port located just ahead of the driver’s door, the other differences have to do with badging — you’ll find Fusion Energi

Introduction The push for green cars comes from people looking for ways to lessen their impact on the environment and become less dependent on oil. The research into alternative and more efficient energy is ongoing, but there is technology available for those who are willing to help. At the individual level, personal automobiles are one of the easiest ways for people to help with the movement. As more people are becoming informed and taking action, companies are feeling pressure from the government

However, (Weiller, 2011) presented that a number of existing investigations have found that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have emissions advantage more than hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and conventional vehicles considerably when representing grid emissions [1–4]. Furthermore, EPRI, 2007; Yang, 2009; Yeh, 2009). Jamarillo et al. (2009) Find that PHEVs have the ability to reducing emissions by 6-16 % compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, even in the case of electricity use coal