Electrical and Technology

To avoid repeating earlier details, I’ll provide an overview of hybrid vehicle types, their working principle, and some practical considerations.  Overview of Hybrid Vehicles Hybrid vehicles combine an internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electric motor and battery to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions compared to traditional ICE vehicles. They use both gasoline/diesel and electric power, with energy management optimized for performance and economy. Types of Hybrid Vehicles Full Hybrids (Parallel/Series Hybrids): Can operate on electric power alone (short distances), ICE alone, or both. Examples : Toyota Prius, Honda Accord Hybrid. How it works: Electric motor assists ICE during acceleration; vehicle switches to electric mode at low speeds or during coasting. Mild Hybrids : Electric motor provides limited assistance to ICE (e.g., during acceleration) but cannot drive the vehicle on electric power alone. Examples: Honda CR-V Hybrid (some versions), Ram 1500 eTorque. B...

The electric vehicle is a vehicle that runs on electricity alone. Such a vehicle does not contain an  internal combustion engine  like the other conventional vehicles. Instead, it employs an electric motor to run the wheels. These vehicles are becoming very popular nowadays. They are considered to be a promising solution for future transportation. The most common example is  Tesla . Main components of an Electric Vehicle (EV): The main components of an electric vehicle system are as below: Components of Electric Vehicle (Courtesy-Toyota) Electric Battery: Battery stores the electricity required to run the vehicle. The battery supplies an electric current to the motor. And thus, the vehicle runs. The higher the capacity of the battery the higher is the range of the electric vehicle. Most modern electric vehicles use Lithium-ion type batteries. These batteries have a higher energy density. It means they are capable of storing more energy. Inverter: battery stores the elec...