PRESANTATION

ON HYBRID CAR
 KEY FEATURE OF
HYBRIDE CAR
Hybrids achieve improved efficiencies
using several approaches:
 Employ regenerative braking to
recover energied Downsize or “right-
size” the engine or primary power
source
 Control the engine or primary power
source to operate more efficiently
and/or work more often in a more
efficient range
Other vehicle modifications applied to
hybrids like aerodynamic
improvements, low rolling resistance
tires can be applied to CVs too
WHAT IS A HYBRID?

 The dictionary defines a hybrid as

something of mixed origin

 A hybrid vehicle is one that combines a

smaller-than-normal internal combustion
gasoline engine with the electric motor of
an electric-powered vehicle
HOW DO HYBRID CARS WORK?

 A hybrid car is a passenger vehicle that is driven

by a hybrid engine, which is an engine that
combines two or more sources of power,
generally gasoline and electricity

 There are two types of gasoline-electric hybrids:

• Parallel hybrid
• Series hybrid
HOW DO HYBRID CARS WORK?

 Both use gasoline-electric hybrid

technology, but in radically different ways
 Both have small gasoline engines
 Both produce much less pollution than
standard gasoline cars
 Both produce much less power – generally
between 60-90hp (the average gasoline
engine produces double that)
HOW DO HYBRID CARS WORK?

 Both are constructed of ultra lightweight

materials like carbon fiber or aluminum to
overcome the power gap

 Both are generally designed to be more

aerodynamic than most cars, allowing them
to “slice” through the air instead of pushing
it out of the way
HOW DO HYBRID CARS WORK?

 Both use a process called regenerative braking to

store the kinetic energy generated by brake use in
the batteries, which in turn will power the electric
motor

 Both use electric power at starts and stops, low

speeds (generally below 15mph)

 Both use the gasoline engine at cruising or

highway speeds
HOW PARALLEL HYBRID
CARS WORK
Gasoline engine and electric motor work together to move
the car forward
HOW SERIES HYBRID
CARS WORK
Gasoline engine either directly powers an electric motor that powers
the vehicle, or charges batteries that will power the battery
OTHER HYBRID TERMINOLOGY

 Full Hybrid: Can move solely on electric power

 Mild Hybrid: Requires at least some gasoline to power the

transmission

 Stop-Start Hybrids: Use electric power only while idling or

during vehicle deceleration
HYBRID VOLTAGE
Did you know that the following voltages are currently
used in North American passenger vehicles?
 12 Volt – ALL vehicles
 36 Volts – Saturn Vue
 42 Volt – some conventional and hybrid models
 72 Volt – NEVs
 144 Volt – ALL Honda hybrids
 300 Volt – Toyota first generation Prius hybrids
 500 Volt – Toyota Prius (second generation)
 650 Volt – Toyota Highlander SUV, Lexus RX 400h
and GS 450h hybrid
HYBRID VOLTAGE

60 Volts can kill you!

20 Volts can be deadly if your

skin is wet or your standing
in water!
2006 Honda Accord Midsize Sedan
MSRP $18,225 - $32,990
City: 20-25mpg
Hwy: 29-34mpg
2006 Toyota Camry Midsize Sedan
MSRP $18,270 - $27,520
City:24-43mpg
Hwy: 31-37mpg
2006 Honda Civic Compact Sedan
MSRP $14,760-$23,650
City: 30-49mpg
Hwy: 40-51mpg
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize
MSRP $33,030-39,290
City:31-33mpg
Hwy: 27-28mpg
2007 Nissan Altima 2.5
MSRP $17,750
City:?
Hwy: ?
2007 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Car
MSRP $54,900
City:25mpg
Hwy: 28mpg
2007 Hyundai Accent Hybrid
MSRP $15,000
Hwy/City:45mpg
HOW TO IDENTIFY A HYBRID
VEHICLE
 Quickest and easiest way for emergency responders: All hybrid vehicles
have badge plates located on the sides and/or rear of the vehicle
 HYBRID CAR NEED TO KNOW
EMERGENCY FACTS
Parking
Brake Button
Power
Button for
Engine
Start/Stop

Key Fob
Receiver

Toyota Prius Dash

 Hybrids Can Have
Multiple
Configurations Power Split
Parallel

Series (fuel cell) Starter-Alternator

Graphics: Toyota Motor Corporation

HYBRID CAR NEED TO KNOW
EMERGENCY FACTS

Interrupt Technology

Gas-Electric systems use a technology

that disconnects the battery power if a
difference in voltage is detected. Should
the vehicle detect a voltage change, it will
disconnect the power feed to and from
the high voltage battery.
HYBRID CAR NEED TO KNOW
EMERGENCY FACTS
HIGH VOLTAGE LINES
Avoid cutting high-voltage wires during vehicle
rescue. MOST hybrids’ high voltage lines run closer
to the center of the vehicle and down toward the
rear, where the battery is located. High voltage
lines are wrapped in orange loom.
 HYBRID CAR NEED TO KNOW
EMERGENCY FACTS
GM Hybrid Pick-up Cutaway

120v

Electric
Starter/
Generator

42v
THE FUTURE OF HYBRID CAR
TECHNOLOGY
Hybrid concept car
LOOK AT THE NEWEST FUEL
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

Know what
these are?

Found in Ford E450 Commuter vans at many airports.

Found in buses in Germany since 1998 with tanks stored on top.
STEPS TO SECRURING HYBRID VEHICLE
1. Chock wheels
2. Remove/Find Key
3. Give key to I/C
4. I/C makes general announcement regarding key
5. Locate power button/Shut off power
6. Engage emergency brake
7. Cut negative 12V cable
8. Cut positive 12V cable
9. Do not touch or cut any orange or blue loom!
10. Wait 5 minutes before making any cuts for extrication!
HYBRID CAR TECHNOLOGY

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