December 14th, 2009 — Green Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hybrid vehicles are being converted by their owners into vehicles that run purely on electricity. People who drive hybrid vehicles that are easy on gas to begin with are becoming increasingly interested in the idea of converting their vehicles from completely gasoline powered to completely electricity based. Drivers who own conventional gasoline powered vehicles are consistently complaining about fuel prices that are growing higher, and for this reason, many people are beginning to invest in the concept of making green cars increasingly greener.
Green hybrid electric vehicles are vehicles that combine the use of gasoline and electricity together to save on carbon dioxide emissions and the use of gasoline. A lot is currently being done to convert these gasoline electric hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius into electricity-only based vehicles by creating plug in conversions and adding batteries that are more powerful than what these vehicles come with. The regular Prius may be a hybrid vehicle, for example, but it is still a gasoline dependent car. Its energy is derived from the gas tank, pure and simple. By converting this vehicle into an electric vehicle, it can derive its energy from a standard electric wall outlet, turning the wall outlet into the gas tank rather than relying upon actual gasoline in order to power the vehicle.
With gas prices fluctuating so wildly right now, more people are showing interest in the idea of converting their hybrid vehicles into vehicles that run specifically on electricity, rather than gasoline alone or even a combination between gasoline and electricity. A lot of the cars that are turning to the garages capable of making these improvements are Toyota Prius hybrids, which are already green in their own right but are also capable of seeing massive improvement for greener capabilities.
This conversion involves replacing nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery packs with lead acid batteries, significantly extending the distance that the car is capable of traveling while running on electricity. Converting a hybrid Prius vehicle to a purely electricity run vehicle only costs around $7,500, which is not a bad price at all if you consider the implications of turning a gasoline powered vehicle into one that runs purely on electricity. With conversions like these, gasoline becomes completely optional, no longer being required to operate the vehicle. Driving with gasoline is still possible, but only necessary when driving for long periods of time. This gives drivers the flexibility to not burn gasoline if they do not want to.
Imagine taking this green concept even further, by powering your car using solar energy. If your home is powered by solar energy, and your car is run completely on electricity, then your vehicle really cannot get any greener. Plugging in your vehicle makes a whole lot of sense to the pocketbook, and for the environment as well.
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Originally posted 2008-10-31 13:13:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 13th, 2009 — Car Batteries, Green Hybrid Electric Vehicle
With all the new choices emerging in the field of green hybrid electric vehicles these days, it pays to you know your way around them. Since the technology isn't going to go anywhere—in fact, it looks like it's about to advance more quickly than ever—everyone should learn what makes a hybrid vehicle different than a regular car. The most important “new” part of a green hybrid vehicle is the battery.
Regular cars use batteries, of course, but it's a completely different device than the battery in a green hybrid electric vehicle. Unlike a regular car battery, a green vehicle battery is rechargeable, and can power the vehicle by itself for a certain amount of time. No matter how good the battery is in your gas-powered vehicle, if you run out of gas, you won't move an inch. A green hybrid vehicle battery is designed to be able to sustain power for so many minutes or miles.
The battery in the most popular green hybrid vehicle on the road today, the Toyota Prius, as well as other cars, is a nickel metal hydride battery often referred to as a NiMH battery. It's located in different places depending on the model. Just like a regular car battery, it's made up of several cells—this one has 168 (though the first generation Prius contained batteries with 228 cells each, so they've obviously already made strides with streamlining the batteries). It creates 201.6 volts of power, and weight about 53 kg. Each cell is about the size and shape of a D-battery. Picture how much room 128 D batteries would take up in a small green hybrid vehicle, and the need for streamlining becomes apparent.
The Ford Escape battery, for instance, has 250 cells, the Highlander Hybrid has 240. The Honda Insight only has 120 cells, but you can only get 144 volts of power, and has a more limited use time than other larger batteries in other green hybrid electric vehicles.
New technology in green hybrid electric vehicle batteries will allow the batteries to be smaller and lighter while offering maximum efficiency. The lithium-ion battery (Li-ion) holds about twice the energy as a nickel metal hydride battery, pound for pound. The change in battery technology is impressive when you look at the beginnings of electric hybrid vehicles. Where the lead-acid battery used in General Motors' 1997 green hybrid electric vehicle weight about 1200 pounds and was 8 feet long, the battery going into their new green hybrid Volt is lithium-ion, contains the same power as the old battery, but measures in at 5 feet and 400 pounds.
Because the amount of power needed to move a green hybrid vehicle increases with its weight, lighter batteries can only improve the fuel efficiency of these cars. They do so in two ways—not just because they use lighter weight batteries, but batteries that use less space, allowing green hybrid electric vehicles to be built smaller, which also decreases the vehicle's weight.
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Originally posted 2008-12-08 18:59:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 13th, 2009 — Green Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Due to increased awareness about global warming and the mysterious rising of oil prices, there has been an increased demand for green hybrid electric vehicles. A green hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle that is a combination of gas and an electric motor, which uses far less than the average vehicle in terms of gas, and produces less greenhouse emissions. Most green hybrid electric vehicles at least double the amount of mileage they receive to the gallon, and offer drivers a smoother ride for their money. While most green hybrid electric vehicles do cost more than the average ordinary gas guzzler, it makes up for it in a short amount of time due to the current gas prices.
As gas prices rise, the amount of gas being purchased is falling. Many consumers, especially American consumers, have been able to spend generously on SUVs and other luxury vehicles that use far more gas than regular sedans. In order to continue to allow this group to use such vehicles, it has become increasingly popular to make hybrid SUVs and trucks, that provide far more miles to the gallon. The Ford Escape, Cadillac Escalade hybrid, Lexus SUV, and the Toyota Prius are among some of the currently most popular green hybrid electric vehicles.
The Toyota Prius is currently by far the most popular, largely in part due to the superior design and room that Toyota has offered in this compact little car. Its battery design is unique and offers a lighter weight and more energy than any other current design, with a lightweight vehicle body and smaller energy that supplies more than enough power and uses the additional power to recharge the batteries. This has been a remarkable advance in battery technology, which has been the only hindrance in designing all electric vehicles. Many HEV (hybrid electric vehicles) would be far more superior if they had lighter battery designs that were more efficient.
More interesting advances have been made including using laptop batteries, especially recycled laptop batteries, to power cars that in most cases can completely outperform the most advance combustion engine. As technology and interest in demand grows, it is expected that new battery designs and lighter vehicles will be made available to consumers, both here and abroad. As ordinary vehicle sales drop due to the amount of gas they consume, the new green hybrid electric vehicles are taking center stage and encouraging a more responsible and efficient driver.
When you are planning on purchasing a HEV, be sure to read professional and consumers reviews. In addition, before you make any purchase you should compare the different vehicles, and only buy a vehicle you need. This will save you time, money, and help contribute to the green economy that is building slowly. It would also be best to take a vehicle out for a lengthy test drive before you purchase your new HEV, in order to see the difference and discern if you enjoy being behind the wheel.
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Originally posted 2008-11-10 14:56:34. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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