Challenges in a Hybridized World

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This paper researches and examines the hybrid vehicle in relation to safety, features, fuel economy and the environment. It first examines a number of factors that may affect the individual's decision in making a purchase of a hybrid vehicle rather than a traditional gasoline powered vehicle. The paper also discusses the fuel-economy and the environmental-friendliness of the hybrid, as well as drawbacks relating to servicing safety of the hybrid vehicle. The paper contains an annotated bibliography, figures and graphs.

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"The battery for the hybrid vehicle consists of 250 individual cells that are similar to the shape of a size battery generally used for flashlights. Each of these individual battery cells are housed in a stainless steel case and each cell has 1.3 volts. These cells are "welded and wrapped together in groups of 5 to form a module." (FMC, 2007) Each battery pack has 50 modules with the total voltage of the battery pack is 300 volts DC. The batteries are NI-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) The battery pack includes sealed batteries that are much like the batteries in radio control toys, cell phones and laptop computers. Within each battery cell is a base electrolyte that consists of potassium hydroxide as the dominant active ingredient which special paper absorbs. The electrolyte will generally not leak from the battery unless it is crush and then only a few drops will generally leak. One important concern related to the hybrid vehicle is the high-voltage system in these vehicles and the dangers associated with being electrocuted."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Escape Hybrid: Emergency Response Guide (nd) Ford Motor Company
• Escape Through Time (2007) NOVA Online. Online available at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/escape/timecar.html.
• In Depth: The Rise of the Hybrid (2007) NOW - PBS Online available at: http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/hybrid-car.html
• Japan's Electric Cars (2006) Nightly Business Report. 10 January 2006. Online available at: http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/research/educators/060106_18c/
• Knapp, Patrick (2006) Teen Car Safety Runs Into Political Correctness. Competitive Enterprise Institute. Online available at: http://www.cei.org/gencon/019,05474.cfm.

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