Thanks to advances in alternative energy technology and capability, there are more vehicle motors and options to pick from than ever before. You can decide between hybrid and electric vehicles, and it’s easy to start reducing your impact and saving money at the pump today.
When you’re ready to learn about different motor options and how hybrid motors work, come down to Helfman Ford in Stafford, TX.
What Do Hybrid Motors Do?
Hybrid vehicles are one of the most popular options for alternative energy vehicles. That’s because you can take long trips without worrying about range, but still enjoy savings on fuel, as well as reducing your emissions output. But how do hybrid vehicles actually work, and what do hybrid motors do?
To understand hybrid motors, we must first look at hybrid vehicles as a whole. Hybrid vehicles take technology and systems from both internal combustion engine vehicles, cars that use gasoline, and all-electric models. As the name would indicate, they are a hybrid of two different systems. Different vehicles will rely more on the electric motor or more on the gasoline motor, so you can find a vehicle that really fits your driving needs.
A hybrid motor helps to ensure that the combination of power inputs works effectively. It takes power from the electric motor or motors, as well as power from the gasoline engine, and moves it through the powertrain system to propel the vehicle forward. Sometimes the power comes from one or the other engine, and sometimes it is a combination of both.
Hybrid vehicles also rely on regenerative braking to reduce emissions and save energy. This means your new Ford captures the energy produced during braking and recycles it through the system, rather than allowing it to escape through heat.
Here at Helfman Ford, we carry alternative energy vehicles that are helping to redefine modern driving. Learn more about hybrid and electric models and take your first test drive in Stafford, TX today.
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