Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Ecological Disadvantages
![]() | More car batteries will need to be made, creating a larger problemfor disposal of such batteries. |
![]() | HEVs do not totally eliminate burning of fossil fuels, they just delay the rate at which we burn them. |
Consumer Disadvantages
![]() | The price range for HEVs is $17,400 -> $26,000. The current price range does not target an average American household, let alone throughout the world. |
![]() | Demographical considerations: The engine only provides ~80 horse power and accelerates from 0-60 mph in over 12 seconds. The power provided by the engine might not be ideal for mountainous regions, or areas with severe winters. |
![]() | The manufactures have gone through considerable pains to reduce the weight of the vehicle so that it burns less gasoline while achieving a reasonable acceleration. This has raised questions as to how safe the car is when it is involved in an accident. |
![]() | HEVs are smaller, less comfortable, and provide much less storage space than an average conventional automobile. |
References:
![]() | An article on www.evworld.com |
![]() | An overview of hybrid technology at www.rqriley.com |
![]() | www.hybridcars.com |
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Last updated: Nov.16.2000