Hybrid Cars

Hybrid car is basically an amalgamation of technologies. The car possessing both bank of battery technology and gasoline engine is known as hybrid car. One technology is used while the other technology is kept as a backup. The technology was introduced in the late 1990’s and became popular with time. Hybrid car has the advantage […]

Hybrid cars can use two or more power sources to make the vehicle move. It includes the internal engine and in addition uses one or multiple electric motors. The entire concept of hybrid vehicles has been invented with the idea of saving more petrol. The power sources used by these hybrid cars include electricity, solar […]

The environment, especially climatic changes in a major concern and in a bid to contribute towards making the environment greener Volvo has launched their brand new B5L Hybrid. This new generation Eco-friendly double deck buses made a memorable debut recently and it is an important step to reduce the consumption of fuel and thereby decrease […]

A hybrid electric vehicle or HEV is a type of electric vehicle that combines the advantages of both electric motors and gasoline engines. That is, the HEV has an electric motor as well as an internal combustion engine that runs on petrol or diesel. There are different types of HEVs based on the arrangement and […]

The Nissan Altima Hybrid is lean and runs clean but it is not your ordinary hybrid car. This is because it looks and performs like the traditional midsize sedan. It comes with a Nissan engine and continuously variable transmission. It only comes in a single trim level and the standard features include keyless entry and […]

In the second of the hybrid myth series we will dispel a couple of more myths today. The batteries of the hybrids require frequent replacement The hybrid technology is designed to keep the batteries charged in the range of 35% – 85%. This ensures that the battery sustains itself through the life time of the […]

As this relatively new technology of hybrid cars catches the public imagination, question are raised on the feasibility of the vehicle. Here are some of the common myths dispelled. Hybrids are expensive than their conventional cousins The pricing actually depends upon the model and the make. The LexusRX400h is about 6000 USD costlier than Lexus […]

As news has it, Toyotas hybrid battery partner has presented its proposal to augment output. So going by these standards, certainly Toyota is readying themselves for increased hybrid sales. Of course, it will be effective the following year because the plans just getting underway. Their battery partner, Panasonic EV Energy Co. has proposed to produce […]

The single most influencing factor for fuel efficiency is the driver behind the wheel. Here are few tips to optimize the fuel efficiency of your hybrid car. Do not accelerate sudden. The rise and the fall – both should be smooth. A sudden acceleration will require the gasoline engine to work harder thereby increasing your […]

A vehicle that combines two or more sources of power to generate momentum is referred to as a hybrid car. Generally, hybrid SUVs or hybrid cars are a combination of a diesel and a gasoline engine with an electric motor. The powering unit is composed of a gas tank, a diesel and / or a […]