All of us need to do what we can to reduce pollution and protect the environment. Automakers like Hyundai have found ways to reduce the pollution vehicles create by developing powertrain technologies that decrease our dependence on gasoline while reducing harmful emissions.
Hybrid cars and electric vehicles are two types of vehicles that use powertrains that reduce the amount of gasoline usage. The difference between a hybrid and an electric vehicle can be confusing, so read on to learn a little more about these emissions-reducing technologies.
Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars run gasoline, but they do not exclusively need gasoline to generate power. Hybrids also use an electric motor that comes into use to supplement with electric power. The gas and electric motors can be used at the same time to generate more driving power. Hybrid cars do not require you to charge the battery. Whenever you brake, energy is generated and stored in the battery from a process called regenerative braking, which provides additional power to the electric motor.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles do not have an engine or a gas tank. EVs only have a large battery and electric motor that can give you the performance and range you need to drive around Newark, DE. There are two types of EVs: all-electric and plug-in hybrid, sometimes called PHEV.
All-electric vehicles operate exclusively on electricity, and you must charge the battery every 80 to 250 miles through an electrical grid. Braking can also generate electrical power for the battery.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have a gas tank. The tank is dormant while there is enough power in the battery. The fuel tank is activated without interruption when the battery power gets too low.
Explore Our Hybrid And Electric Inventory In Newark, DE
At Porter Hyundai in Newark, DE, we have a large selection of Hyundai hybrid and electric vehicles. Contact us today and take a hybrid and an EV out for a test drive to experience how these vehicles work.
