Oct 20, 2020 Pageview:401
If someone asks us the energy that makes cars run, our answer would be fuel. After all, it’s common knowledge to know that cars run on fuel. Without fuel, there is no chance for us to turn on a car…. Until a certain discovery happened. That certain discovery is no other than hybrid vehicle. A hybrid vehicle has a unique property that makes it stand out. Here, we will introduce you to hybrid vehicle, hybrid battery life, everything related to hybrid battery.
In this section, we will talk about hybrid vehicle’s basic information first.
As the name implies, hybrid vehicle – in this case, cars – are vehicles with a combination of two properties. In this case, hybrid cars combine electric batteries with a motor that uses gas to run. So, a hybrid car is a car that uses both battery and gas to run the engine.
Benefits Of Hybrid Card
Of course, the car’s unique properties give plenty of benefits you cannot get from other cars. The benefits are:
Rechargeable
Although the source of power comes from two sources, it does not mean that you will need to spend extra on hybrid cars. After all, you can recharge one of the sources (the battery). So you will be able to save some money since you only need to buy less gas for the motor. Meanwhile, you will need regenerative braking to charge the battery. But hey, everything will be less costly because of the two combinations. Not bad, isn’t it?
Good Speed And Power
Thanks to the electric battery, the car will have more power when it is run on acceleration. Unfortunately, you will need a large amount of energy for that, and it can cost you your distance.
But this is where the gas motor comes into play. The gas motor provides a backup power that can support the car along with the electric battery. There is no need to use a large motor too since you can use a small motor for the car. The two combinations give powerful energy that is both efficient and reliable.
Drawback Of Hybrid Car
There is no such thing as benefits without drawbacks. Thankfully, there is not a lot of drawbacks to hybrid cars. The drawback of hybrid cars is the cost of the battery. A hybrid battery is pretty costly. The bigger and more energy it gives, the more pricey it will be.
Another minor drawback is the space the battery consumes. There is no need to worry about it though since the motor and the battery can be arranged to fit into the car nicely.
Hybrid Car Battery
Hybrid car battery has a different function to other batteries. After all, they work with gas motor to support the car. The 12-volt lead-acid battery is recharged when you hit the brake. When the power runs out, you can switch to the gas motor to run the car.
Although you can switch power, it does not mean that the car can run without the battery. Because of that, you will need to maintain a hybrid car battery properly. When its lifespan is done, you will need to purchase a new one.
Your hybrids car battery might have an eight-year or 1,000-mile warranty, but according to Bumblebee, the battery’s lifespan usually stopped before the one warranty time. When this happens, you have no other choice but to buy your own hybrids car battery. Thankfully, the batteries are always improved, so you will always get a better battery when you buy a new one (although it’s costly).
It should be noted that each car has its own hybrid battery and technology. So, a Toyota car’s hybrid battery has different properties and technology from Ford’s, Honda’s, and so on.
There are, however, some things that should be noted from hybrid car batteries. The first thing that should be noted is, of course, the temperature of the battery. Some batteries work better at a higher temperature and have their output decreases at lower temperatures. Sometimes other batteries work better with cool air.
The second fact that should be noted is the battery’s control system. Make sure that you understand the battery’s cooling system by asking the salesperson or technician that specializes in your car. By having the tips and tricks, you will be able to save some lifespan of the battery.
There are some basic tricks to maintain proper battery life or even extend it. The tricks are:
Start And Stop Slowly
As it has been established, a hybrid car battery gains its energy (recharged) from braking. So when you want to brake or start the car, it’s best to do them slowly to give the battery the energy it needs. Moreover, it is also not good for the battery if you stop and start the car suddenly without any momentum. Doing such a thing can wear out the battery quicker than we thought.
Take A Drive Regularly
Again, we need to remember that the battery is recharged when it gets the kinetic energy it needs, and they get it when you brake the car. So, it is better for you to take your car out on a drive regularly. Without a regular drive, the battery will not be able to get the energy it needs to keep running the car.
Proper Care
Proper care is mandatory for all cars, especially hybrid cars. The best way to take care of the car is to regularly takes the car to the garage for monthly/yearly maintenance. During the process, you should ask the technician for the tips to take care of the battery. So, you will know what to do and not to do to the battery.
Hybrid cars have the possibility to be the next big thing, thanks to its efficient energy and economical fuel. So, make sure you take care of its battery for the best performance of the car!
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