Discuss the 3 major functions of a hybrid vehicleSolution1 S

Discuss the 3 major functions of a hybrid vehicle

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1. Stop-start: In all hybrids vehicle, the engine\'s traditional starter motor is absent because the motor-generator takes on that function, too.

2. Regenerative braking: An important function of the motor-generator is to generate electricity to recharge the battery as it absorbs a portion of the vehicle\'s momentum when slowing or coasting downhill. Normal cars waste all of their excess momentum as heat in the brakes. Regenerative braking is insufficient to stop a car quickly, so conventional hydraulic brakes are still necessary.

3. Electric drive: Operating the vehicle on electric power alone is possible if the hybrid system has enough electrical capacity. The maximum speed and distance over which electric-only operation can be sustained varies from essentially zero to a handful of miles.