Hybrid cars: Renewed pressure for fuel-efficient vehicles
In response to government mandates auto companies are developing cars that get markedly increased fuel efficiency and emit fewere pollutants. To achieve these goals, researchers are assessing ways to power automobiles with electricity and alternative fuels. So far all such systems have failed to meet drivers needs. Many engineer believe that the most promising, environmentally friendly car will be the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a car equipped with both a gas engine and an electric motor. Universities, federal and state governments, and automakers are already collaborating to build commercially acceptable HEVs by 1998. This article describes such developments.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 160025
- Journal Information:
- Science News, Journal Name: Science News Journal Issue: 15 Vol. 148; ISSN SCNEBK; ISSN 0036-8423
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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