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The first electric-gasoline hybrid automobile of the world was produced in 189 by Henri Pieper, with the second following the next year under the watchful developing eye of Ferdinand Porsche. While the ideal of having a hybrid engine dates back to these two 19th century innovators, the current model of a braking regenerative system was invented and introduced by an electrical engineer named David Arthurs from Springdale, Arkansas in 1978-79. This prototype was the first to boast the astronomical high mpg we’re accustomed to in the modern hybrids, reportedly getting upwards of 75MPG and still has the plans and design of this hybrid technology vehicle being sold on the market today.

Modern Hybrids

The majority of modern hybrids are those that still utilize the hybrid form of a combustion-electric engine, typically using either gasoline or diesel engines that can be powered by various fuels in unison with a battery. When it is only one battery, as seen as in the majority of vehicles on the market, it is referred to as a parallel hybrid. There are varying different kinds of this motor type on the market, each with a unique purpose within propulsion.

Parallel Hybrid Types

The first of this is the aforementioned parallel motor itself which is a single electric motor with the combustion engine and designed so that each individual engine or both in unison can power the car. The unison of these engines is controlled automatically by a group of clutches attached to the combustion engine, the electric motor, and the gear box of the car. These serve to direct which engine will be used during each mode of the car, whether it is being driven in electric only mode or as a typical combustion car. The Honda Insight is first mass produced car with parallel hybrid technology.

The second type of hybrid uses a mild parallel hybrid motor. This is generally a compact electric motor that serves to provide automatic start and stop features as well as extra power assistance during the acceleration of the car. This motor type also makes use of the regenerative braking system to generate electricity during deceleration of the car.

The third, and arguably most well known, is a power-split hybrid. Also called a series-parallel hybrid, this is a motor that splits the required power between both the electric and combustion engines via a simple planetary gear set. This gear set serves to direct the car on which percentage of each engine to rely on which the added bonus of the electric motor acting a battery charger for the combustion engine.

When traveling on the open road, the primary source of power for a power-split engine hybrid remains the combustion engine but uses the added power of the electric engine when it needs to overtake others, giving the effect of a larger motor then what the hybrid technology car actually has installed. This dual engine technology also helps to reduce emissions of the car by shutting off the combustion engine while the car is stationary.

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