future scope of automobile industry in india in hybrid Electric Cars

Do you want to know about Hybrid Cars?

     Definition:- A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional combustion engine(ICE) system with an electric propulsion system (hybrid vehicle drivetrains)

       there are three main reasons for which the automotive manufacturers are developing and selling HEVs:

#Reduction of the CO2 emissions (by reduction of the fuel consumption)

#Reduction Of The Exhaust Gas Toxic Emissions

#Improvement of the powertrain dynamics (by increasing total power and torque)

        There is a variety of HEV types, and the degree to which each functions as an electric vehicle (EV) also varies. The most common form of HEV is the hybrid electric car although hybrid electric trucks (pickups and tractors) and buses also exist.

     The power train of a HEV is quite complex because it contains all the components or an ICE vehicle plus most of the components of a pure electric vehicle (EV). Also, depending on the level of hybridization, it needs two energy sources, the fuel tank for the engine and a battery for the electric machine.

Main components of a Hybrid vehicle:

1. An internal combustion engine (i.e. Petrol engine/ Diesel engine):

      In most of the hybrid vehicles, IC engine acts as the main source of power.

2. Electric motor:

      It transforms the electric energy stored in a battery into mechanical energy i.e. it drives wheels with the help of electricity stored in a battery

3. Electric battery:

      Its function is to store electric energy and supply it whenever necessary.

4. Inverter:

        Electricity stored in an electric battery is in the form of Direct Current (DC) while the majority of the motors used in the present day hybrid vehicles. require Alternating Current (AC) to run. So, an Inverter performs the function of converting the DC from the battery to AC for the motor.

5. Electric Generator (Exclusive for series & series-parallel hybrids): 

      The function of a generator is to produce electricity when driven by an external power source. Series hybrids use this component where an IC engine drives a generator to produce electricity which then charges the battery.

6. Control Module: 

     It is the most important component of the hybrid vehicle. It controls the entire operation of the vehicle by synchronizing all the power sources employed