What are the main characteristics of an HEV compared to a conventional car?
Some of main characteristics that differentiate a hybrid car from a conventional car are: • Fuel Economy – hybrid cars offer greater fuel economy • Cleaner – hybrid cars emit less emissions • Battery powered – hybrid cars combine an internal combustion engine with a battery • Smaller ICE – hybrid cars have smaller engines than conventional car • Regenerative Braking – The batteries recharge themselves during braking, unlike an electric car, the hybrid car does not need to be plugged in. • Automatic Start/Shutoff – In hybrid cars the engine automatically shuts off when the vehicle comes to a stop. The motor starts automatically restarts when the accelerator is pressed.
