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Hybrid Vehicles . Separating the Fact From the Fiction . history of hybrids . First started in 1993 Was created in Biel, Switzerland Was first named Micro Compact Car AG Moved to Germany Once moved to Germany became known as Smart. The 1975 mistake. Dick Klimisch was hired by GM - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Separating the Fact From the Fiction
Hybrid Vehicles
HISTORY OF HYBRIDS First started in 1993 Was created in Biel,
Switzerland Was first named
Micro Compact Car AG
Moved to Germany Once moved to
Germany became known as Smart
THE 1975 MISTAKE Dick Klimisch was hired by GM Help made the catalytic converter Made the emissions better for the
environment Had ceramic beads trapping the gases Was like another tail pipe New tailpipes lead to the cars getting 20
to 30 percent higher mileage then before This lead to the use of unleaded gasoline
THE TYPES OF SMART CARSo There are four
different types of smart vehicles: 1. Hybrid 2. Diesel 3.Engine Changes 4. Ethanol
HYBRID Runs on two different
power sources Electric and gas
powered engine Switches to meet the
requirements of the road
Switches on it’s own Saves on gas Gets about fifty percent
more miles then non-hybrid models
DIESEL New clean diesel is
available Traps harmful gases Still has strong power
and great mileage Uses gas about that
cost the same about premium unleaded gasoline
Can get as much as thirty-five percent better mileage
ENHANCEMENTS TO THE ENGINE Changing the way
the engine is produced
Now have six and seven speed transmission
Direct fuel injection Changes help keep a
smaller engine with the same amount of power as before
ETHANOL Made from corn
base Still being tested Doesn’t work yet,
still getting low mileage
Testing out cellulosic ethanol
Trying to use roots and grasses for fuel
If it works gas can be around a dollar a gallon
WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND ON CAMPUS ALREADY
Professors drive smart cars
The electric cars There are smart cars
that students are driving
If you are lucky you can find some used cars that are smart cars
There are mostly used cars in Europe because they have been there longer
You can also check with local dealers to see if they or a sister company sales the vehicle you are looking for