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Hybrid Vehicles The Energy Wave of the Future Author: Stevo Lim A vehicle that operates by using an electric motor either on its own or in tandem with an internal combustion engine is commonly referred to as a 'hybrid' vehicle. Operating with a re-chargeable battery that propels the vehicle without assistance from the engine, hybrid vehicles transfer their power from fuel propulsion to electrical via chemical energy held in storage with rechargeable battery packs. Their dual ability of transferring power from a fuel source to electric power allow hybrid vehicles to provide a much lower rate of fuel consumption for operating than that provided by conventional vehicles. In addition, because most hybrid vehicles are designed with smaller engines, fuel consumption is greatly reduced. Ongoing technological research is making it possible for particular hybrid vehicles to either reduce or recover surplus energy by regenerating the source through specially designed power modules that are activated when the braking mechanism on the vehicle is engaged. By triggering the power via energy contained in an on-board battery pack and by-passing the fuel consumption module, hybrid cars allow the vehicle to maintain motion using battery power only. Although more widely accepted by European vehicle manufacturers, hybrid vehicles have begun to attract the interest, and the pocketbooks, of various American car companies. The one draw back that is being intensely investigated is the previous restriction on battery life. However, with advancing technological breakthroughs in new, lighter lithium-ion battery research, coupled with concerns over ever rising fuel prices, hybrid vehicles are assuming a respectable rating among traditional vehicle manufacturers throughout the world. Far sighted designers and production teams alike are investing millions of dollars into perfecting and mass producing an efficient, universally accepted hybrid vehicle and the race for completion (and a substantial market share of public acceptance) is at fever pitch. Scientists have estimated that the perfection of the hybrid technology has the potential to provide the average consumer with a vehicle that can travel up to 100 miles on one gallon of fuel. With the overall depletion of oil and gas reserves which has resulted in exorbitant increases in the cost of transportation, it is little wonder that hybrid technology has become a viable consideration for most traditional car manufacturing companies. Early prototypes of vehicles designed with hybrid vehicle technology in mind were often unsuccessful in attracting universal acceptance due to the large number of onboard batteries required and the ensuing power re-conversion issues that were necessary for its efficient operation. However recent technological advancements in a battery system that can be recharged via conventional electrical plug-ins have incited not only the imaginations but also the scientific research departments of many automobile makers who have jumped eagerly on the bandwagon. Several reputable car companies are working diligently to successfully manufacture a hybrid vehicle that truly lives up to the expectation of a dramatic decrease in conventional fuel consumption. A hybrid vehicle that can be re-charged by using a conventional electrical outlet is being anxiously researched and developed, however the time required to fully re-charge the batteries is still a major drawback. Advances in technology and the investment of huge amounts of money offer a realistic promise that will encourage consumers and manufacturers alike, who are teetering on the precipice of universal acceptance, to embrace hybrid vehicle use moving it from occasional to widespread acceptance for future transportation needs. Once the bugs relative to excess charging times and less frequent episodes when charging is required have been addressed and perfected, mainstream acceptance of hybrid vehicles is guaranteed. The technology a hybrid vehicle employs to generate and capture excess energy during motion is commonly referred to as regenerative energy consumption. It works on the premise that kinetic energy, instead of being wasted as heat generation, will be recaptured during braking mechanisms and then fed back to the onboard battery which retains this excess power to be used when needed. Competitive research and development of hybrid technology that takes advantage of 'conductive coupling' to a traditional household outlet, thus reducing the time required for recharging, is ongoing and fierce. The manufacturer who attains optimum energy reduction while maintaining the accepted power capabilities of conventional vehicles will definitely garner the utmost success in hybrid vehicle acceptance. Not only will this success provide previously unheard of profits for the manufacturer, it will also offer the world at large a viable option for reducing greenhouse gases while contributing to overall energy consumption reduction. Frankly, hybrid vehicles provide a win-win situation on both a domestic and a global level. Reduction of toxic emissions coupled with the savings in energy consumption anticipated by universal acceptance of hybrid vehicles are contributing factors that could potentially lead to the preservation not only of humankind, but of our planet in general. About the author: VehicleRide.com is a website that is all about cars. It has many informations on car safety, car maintenance, car loans, future of cars, hybrid cars, and many more information relating to the car industry.

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