All You Need to Know About Hybrid Cars

Considering the growing pollution concerns, the move towards hybrid cars is inevitable. Noticing this trend, several car manufacturers are now offering environment-friendly hybrid versions of their popular models. Add to it, the government is also doing it s bit in promoting the use of hybrid cars. For instance, special deals are offered by the government to support people buying hybrid cars. Some state governments, notably Delhi, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, have also reduced VAT and Road Tax on electric cars significantly or removed them completely.

So, if you are keen to know more about hybrid cars, here’s a quick rundown of their characteristics and features

• Dual engine: A hybrid car uses two or more engines, usually an electric motor and a diesel or petrol powered engine. The electric engine runs the car at lower speeds and the diesel or petrol engine powers it at higher speeds
• Fuel-efficient and environment-friendly: As hybrid cars are created using lighter materials, they require less energy to run. As a result, they have lower running cost and emit less CO2 into the environment.
• Regenerative braking system: When you apply brakes in a car, the vehicle dissipates heat which is then saved in the car’s battery for later use. With this system, the battery of hybrid cars is recharged each time you apply the brakes, thereby reducing the battery charging time considerably.
• Idle stop and start: If the car is idle for more than a couple of seconds, the engine is switched off automatically. It starts as soon as the driver presses the clutch is pressed, thereby improving the fuel efficiency of the car.