Plug In Hybrids
This article is about plug-in hybrid vehicles . First, I explain how PHEVs work. Second, I talk compare plugin cars to hybrid cars. Lastly, I talk about pollution and green energy.
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A Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle or PHEV is a green car that comes with an extension cord. It is different from standard hybrids offered by companies like Lexus, Ford, Toyota, and Honda, presently in the market, as they cannot recharge their batteries by plugging in.
Although plug in cars are very similar to electric cars, they have one major difference i.e. plug-in cars present no limitations that are generally associated with battery-only cars. The unique feature of a plug-in car is that you do not need to plug it in but when you do, you car becomes an electric car which has a gas tank backup .
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles provide all the features that Hybrid Electric Vehicle provided. But unlike their predecessors, Plug-in cars can cover more distances solely on electric-power and come equipped with a plug-in battery charger. You can plug in the vehicle in the night when the electric rates are much lower. By switching to PHEV’s we can effectively help to reduce the dependence on fossil fuel like gasoline.
Studies show that if every US citizen made the switch, consumption of oil on a national level would decrease by 70 to 90 percent. Apart from this, there are also many other benefits that a Plug-in Hybrid car provides.
You can fill a PHEV at any gas pump and you can even plug it in any 120-volt outlet . If you drive mainly within the city, you may never feel the need to pay for gas. Once you plug your car in, you shall notice a cheaper, cleaner, and quieter car for everyday purposes. Also, maintenance costs are comparatively low for electric cars.
The focal point of this technology is the fact that it is not necessary to plug in your vehicle. You can pick the best energy source for your vehicle. You can drive your car with the energy from the battery pack, but if it falls insufficient, you can always drive on regular gasoline.
Rather than spending money on gasoline, you can take a cheaper way out. When you are sleeping, your car will recharge and each morning, you wake up to a full tank or rather battery. And even if you feel the need to drive more than 60 miles in one day, you need not worry. The car can operate using a mixture of electric motors and internal combustion engine to give you enhanced and improved car performance.
Apart from reducing your visits to the gas pumps, a PHEV can also help lower pollution . Although carbon emissions are produced when electricity is generated, the fact remains that a PHEV is less polluting than any other standard gasoline or regular hybrid car. Also, Plug-in Hybrid cars help in creating a more effective and distributed use of electricity production as they are plugged in the night. A Plug-in Hybrid can also serve as a source of emergency power for the house .
For a plug-in hybrid compact car, the cost increment will be 10-20% more than a standard hybrid . A plug-in sedan would charge an additional $2000-3000; an SUV would cost $5000 extra. Also, there are many conversion kits in the makes that can help make the switch yourself.
A PHEV is the perfect solution to the ongoing problems of pollution and can help benefit the society by reducing oil imports as well. Make the switch and you would no longer need to spend all that money on gas .
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