5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Hybrid Vehicles

Diposting oleh Unknown on Senin, 30 Januari 2012

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We believe that you've observed the term of "hybrid car" or even "hybrid SUV" frequently, but do you know exactly what it signifies? Within our hard work to save our planet, we can't stress enough exactly how essential for you to go for hybrid vehicle rather than standard automobile. The definition of a hybrid vehicle is given when a vehicle has much more than one type of power source to run its engine. "A hybrid car" term typically refers to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) which combine electric motors together with gasoline engines to attain better travel for the environment. How?

Together with the gasoline engine, these electric motors offer assistants to enhance the vehicle's energy which later on resulting in the motor to operate along with significantly less gasoline.
There are top five explanations why people prefer to select Hybrid car or even SUV instead of standard car:

1. Hybrid vehicle works efficiently
Indeed, hybrid car eliminates the irritation of having to recharge your battery especially in time of need. In contrast to fully electric powered car where you need to plug it straight into an electrical outlet to charge its battery pack, utilizing Hybrid, the system will certainly automatically switch on to make use of the gasoline engine as soon as it detects the electric battery is lower.

2. Ease And Comfort
Apart from possessing a tax incentive coming from the IRS, purchasing a Hybrid car can in addition imply obtaining a car parking discount in certain key cities. Having a hybrid car has its advantage. You'll get to save a lot of cash from lowering your fuel consumption as well. Don't worry about the weather, the hybrid battery functions even in the course of severe conditions (cold and warm).

3. Best for the natural environment
Hybrid vehicles and also hybrid SUVs may be categorized as green automobiles as they minimize CO2 emission meaning less pollution within the air we inhale and exhale. Decreasing toxic emission furthermore impacts on our Ozone layer, it's better upon the natural environment. Moreover, through the use of hybrid automobiles, it will furthermore lower your fuel consumption.

4. Easy to maintain
In comparison to conventional vehicles, hybrid provides less moving parts in its system. Consequently the only maintenance expenses you probably need to spend would be on tires, wiper blades, or perhaps shocks. Just what about filter for both oil as well as air? Well, the great thing with regards to hybrid, it doesn't make use of oil. Simple as well as significantly less upkeep, keep you funds save in your pocketbook.

5. Aerodynamic style and design
One of the primary ideas of using hybrid automobile would be to decrease fuel usage by improving the amount of fuel efficiency. This could be achieved by designing aerodynamic architecture body that reduce drag and reduce weight. There are several car manufacturers that start creating hybrid vehicle with distinctive and futuristic body design for this particular purpose.

We write this informative article to not ask you to buy a hybrid car to help save the ecosystem. Actually, there are many methods you can do in lowering emissions such as utilizing bicycle more often or perhaps public transit. However, in the event that you can't live without a car, we strongly suggest you to purchase a Hybrid car instead of standard vehicle.
 
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BMW 5 Series 530 ActiveHybrid

Diposting oleh Unknown on Sabtu, 28 Januari 2012


What is it?
BMW may have elected not to produce its first two petrol electric hybrid models, the Active Hybrid 7 and X6 Active Hybrid, in right-hand-drive form, but the firm has finally given British car buyers a reason to look beyond its traditional petrol and diesel-powered models with the new Active Hybrid 5, placing its steering wheel on the correct side.

When it arrives here later this month, the petrol electric Active Hybrid 5 will be priced £7920 above the highly rated 535i at £46,860 – a hefty premium, if would seem, given its moderate increase in performance, even if it is offset by improved levels of fuel economy.

The higher price also gets you greater standard equipment says BMW. Still, it remains to be seen whether the new petrol-electric hybrid, which will eventually count the upcoming Audi A6 Hybrid and Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid among its rivals, retains its value as well as its petrol engine sibling.

At the heart of the new car is BMW’s familiar turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six petrol engine, producing 302bhp and 295lb ft. It is supported by a brushless electric motor mounted in forward section of the new car’s standard eight-speed automatic gearbox and endowed with a nominal 54bhp and 155lb ft. Together, the combustion engine and electric motor provide a combined 335bhp and 332lb ft – some 33bhp and 37lb ft more than the 535i.

Energy for the electric motor is supplied by a 1.35kWh lithium ion battery produced in-house at BMW from cells purchased from US supplier A123. The 1.35kWh pack is mounted within the floor of the boot, robbing some 165 litres of nominal luggage capacity.

What’s it like?
Being a full hybrid, the Active Hybrid 5 is capable of travelling for almost 2.5 miles at speeds up to 37mph on electric power alone – albeit only on relatively flat roads and with light throttle loads only. At the slightest hint of an incline or a sharp movement of your right foot, the petrol engine kicks in to boost performance.

The whole process is achieved with reassuring smoothness and efficiency, and can even be linked to the topography feature of the Active Hybrid 5’s optional navigation system to see it provide even greater benefits, such as at the end of programmed journeys where, if the conditions permit, it automatically switches into electric mode for the final mile or so providing there is sufficient battery charge.

But while highly proficient around town, it is out on the open road where the Active Hybrid 5 really shines. Solid straight line stability, urgent in gear qualities, low levels of wind noise and excellent driveline refinement make it a consummate cruiser on the motorway.

Despite the added weight, the increased reserves ensure performance remains strong and the handling is also terrifically entertaining – something that in our experience is not always a given with hybrids. We’ve driven quite a few petrol-electric powered cars in recent years, but I can’t recall one that feels quite as well sorted and nearly as agile as this new BMW.

There’s an inherent balance and fluidity to the chassis that makes the Active Hybrid 5 a real joy to push over challenging roads. The ride is typically firm but there’s plenty of spring travel and tyre roar is exceptionally well suppressed even on extremely course surfaces – providing the Active Hybrid 5 with tremendous long-distance qualities.

Should I buy one?
The Active Hybrid 5 offers improved economy over the 535i. With a combined average of 44.1mpg, it improves on its petrol engine sibling by over 10mpg, extending its range to a theoretical 650 miles. Whether it’s enough to warrant the £7920 premium is largely dependent on your priorities, and that’s before you even consider the 535d, which returns as much as 52.3mpg.

As a sheer technology statement, though, the Active Hybrid 5 is very impressive. And that, for some, is all that will matter.

Greg Kable
BMW Active Hybrid 5
Price: £46,860; Top speed: 155mph (limited); 0-62mph: 6.4sec; Economy: 44.1mpg (combined); CO2 emissions: 149g/km; Kerb weight: 1850kg; Engine: 6 cyls in line, 2979cc, turbo, petrol, plus electric motor; Installation: front, longitudinal, RWD; Power: 335bhp (combined); Torque: 332lb ft (combined); Gearbox: 8-spd automatic.
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Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 18 Januari 2012


We all know sideways is slow. Kicking the tail out and sending the rear tires blazing may take a heaping helping of skill, but it won't win you any races. That doesn't make it any less awesome, however.

Icon has gone through the trouble of crafting yet another drift battle between motorcycle and car, and this time, two specially built Triumph Speed Triple bikes throw down against a 550-horsepower Ford Mustang Cobra piloted by a fictional officer of the law. The trio commence tearing through the rolling hills of mythical High Plains County before facing off.

Admittedly, the drift scene isn't typically our bag of tricks, but this is one of the more entertaining videos we've seen in a good while. Between the bark of the FoMoCo V8 and the wail of the big-bore Triumph Triples, there's enough audio glory on hand to keep us up at night. Throw in some excellent tunes and better videography, and you've got us hooked. Watch the video all the way through to the end for some hair-raising outtakes, including at least one roll over. Hit the jump to check it out.
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Diposting oleh Unknown on Minggu, 15 Januari 2012


 
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