Ever wonder what the variation is between different alternative
fuel cars like a plug in hybrid, a flex fuel or an electric car?
Here’s a breakdown of all the different types of green vehicles
that are currently available and also in development. Hybrids
combine two or more different propulsion systems, typically a
gasoline engine and one or more electric drive motors. Most
hybrids on the road today compliment their gas engines by
charging a battery when breaking. Engines running on diesel or
other alternative fuels can also be used in hybrids. A hybrid
drive is fully scalable, which means the drive can be used to
power everything from small commuter cars to large buses and
even locomotives. Hybrids get more MPG or miles per gallon than
most non-hybrids, and usually have very low tailpipe emissions.
Plug In Hybrids Plug in hybrids get high MPG, cover many miles
on battery power alone, and include a gasoline engine to provide
greater range as needed. Plug in hybrids are mostly recharged
from the grid, but some