Different types of hybrid vehicles to choose from

The government’s gradual shift towards installing electric vehicles as the main mode of transportation has led to a number of interesting developments in the hybrid systems used in cars.

Times have changed, people have changed and their modes of transport have also changed. Hybrid vehicles have now replaced gasoline vehicles. Hybrid vehicles are vehicles that combine an internal combustion engine with electric motors to power the car. Due to the increasing demand across the country, hybrid vehicles are now being actively manufactured by the automobile companies. Let’s learn more about the different types of hybrid vehicles that exist in the world today!

mild hybrid vehicle

Mild hybrid vehicles can be classified as the most basic hybrid vehicles. The starter motor is replaced by a smaller motor called a belt-driven starter generator. The main purpose of these motors is to help petrol or diesel engines operate more economically, improving fuel efficiency (such as saving fuel when the car is accelerating). Mild Hybrid Vehicles are also known as MHEVs. These systems are very cheap, considering they have the basic technologies at work here.

The embankment of vehicles is associated with the process of regenerative braking in these vehicles. The energy applied to the brake pads is converted into electrical energy, which further charges the battery.

Example: Volvo’s B4/B5, Honda’s IMA, Audi’s or Skoda’s MHEV

Series Hybrid Vehicles

The battery and motor are much larger and more powerful than mild hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are more fuel efficient.

The system works very smoothly depending on the circumstances. At low speeds or short distances, the motors are sufficient to keep the engine running without the need for the engine to power the engine. At high speeds or over long distances, the engine is involved in driving the vehicle.

Example: Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, Subaru’s e-Boxer Hybrid, BMW’s Active Hybrid

plug-in hybrid vehicle

The battery is of very high capacity so it needs to be recharged regularly. A major advantage of these vehicles is that they can travel long distances on batteries alone rather than on conventional engines!

The low emissions from the cars are one of the best things about these hybrids. The engines are restricted in their functioning, thus reducing emissions.

Example: Audi’s TSFL, BMW’s eDrive, Porsche’s E-Hybrid, Volvo’s Twin-Engine

range-extending electric vehicle

The main difference between these vehicles and the rest of the hybrids is that the engine does not propel the vehicle in any way. The engine solely serves as a generator for the vehicle’s battery. Fun fact, engines don’t work until the battery charge drops below a certain threshold. Unlike how other hybrid vehicles or gasoline vehicles would be refueled, these are not traditionally fueled in gas stations.

Also, the engine is used when there is no plug-in option available to the driver!

Example: BMW’s Rex, GM’s E-Rave

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Hybrid engines have gained immense popularity among car buyers as they ensure better fuel efficiency and driving experience.

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