Everything You Wanted To Know About Hybrids: David Butke Automotive Instructor Dave - Butke@mcc - Edu
Everything You Wanted To Know About Hybrids: David Butke Automotive Instructor Dave - Butke@mcc - Edu
Everything You Wanted To Know About Hybrids: David Butke Automotive Instructor Dave - Butke@mcc - Edu
Hybrids
David Butke
Automotive Instructor
[email protected]
WHAT IS A HYBRID?
• A hybrid is a vehicle that is propelled by
two power sources.
OBJECTIVES
• Types of hybrid vehicles
• Hybrid vehicle operation
• Commonly asked questions about hybrids
• The pay back rate of hybrids
• Advantages and disadvantages of owning
a hybrid
LEVELS OF HYBRID VEHICLES
• Full hybrid
– They feature idle-stop function
– Regenerative braking
– Most are capable of using the electric motor
alone to propel the vehicle
– The electric motor also assists the engine
– Battery voltages are about 200 to 300 volts
LEVELS OF HYBRID VEHICLES
• Medium hybrid
– They feature idle-stop function
– Regenerative braking
– Most are not capable of using the electric
motor alone to propel the vehicle
– The electric motor usually assists the engine
– Battery voltages are about 144 to 158 volts
LEVELS OF HYBRID VEHICLES
• Mild Hybrid
– They feature idle-stop function
– Regenerative braking
– Are not capable of using the electric motor to
propel the vehicle
– These systems are usually 42 volts or less
Basic Components
• Power plant ICE
• Electric motor / Generator
• Battery
• Transmission
• Inverter
TYPES OF HYBRID VEHICLES
• Series hybrid
– Vehicle propulsion is by a electric motor only
– ICE is used for charging the HV battery
TYPES OF HYBRID VEHICLES
• Parallel hybrid
– Uses multiple propulsion energy sources
– This means the electric motor and ICE propels the
vehicle
TYPES OF HYBRID VEHICLES
• Series-parallel hybrid
– These vehicles can operate using the electric motor
alone or with assist of the ICE
– They combine both functions of series and parallel
design
HOW DO I START THIS THING?
IS THIS VEHICLE RUNNING?
Maintenance
• Hybrid vehicles require the same
maintenance as regular vehicles
• However, some hybrids require inverter
flushes and battery filter changes.
• There be additional costs involved in
replacing low rolling resistance tires.
• Vehicle repairs may cost more than a
regular vehicle
HOW LONG WILL A HIGH VOLTAGE
BATTERY LAST?
• Most hybrid high voltage batteries last
180,000 to 240,000 miles
• Manufacture battery warranties
– Honda
• 8 years / 80,000 miles
– Toyota
• 8 years / 100,000 miles
– Ford
• 8 years / 100,000 miles
– General Motors
• 8 years / 100,000 miles
ARE HYBRID VEHICLES SAFE?
• YES!
– The following will disable the high voltage
system
• High voltage interlock circuit
• Airbag deployment
• High voltage leak
• Removing battery negative
WHAT HAPPENS IF A HYBRID
VEHICLE IS SUBMERGED IN
WATER?
• There is no risk of electric shock from
touching the car's body or framework—in
or out of the water.
IS IT EXPENSIVE TO INSURE A
HYBRID VEHICLE?
• Some insurance companies indicate that
drivers of hybrid vehicles are a lower risk.
– May save 5-10% on insurance costs by
owning a hybrid vehicle
SHOULD I BUY A HYBRID?
Hybrid Combined Annual Annual Hybrid Years to
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid $31,500.00 $6,195.00 32.5 $1,260.00 $378.00 16.38888889
2010 Toyota Camery Hybrid $26,150.00 $2,985.00 33.5 $1,222.39 $597.61 4.994896337
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid $27,625.00 $3,295.00 38.5 $1,063.64 $780.95 4.219220181
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid $23,800.00 $5,100.00 42.5 $963.53 $401.47 12.70331532
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid $31,500.00 $6,195.00 32.5 $2,100.00 $630.00 9.833333333
2010 Toyota Camery Hybrid $26,150.00 $2,985.00 33.5 $2,037.31 $996.02 2.996927773
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid $27,625.00 $3,295.00 38.5 $1,772.72 $1,301.60 2.531499693
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid $23,800.00 $5,100.00 42.5 $1,605.88 $669.12 7.62195122