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Hybrid Battery/Charge/Braking Information
Introduction:
Hybrid batteries are responsible for supplying electrical power to the
electric motor and the remaining accessories of the vehicle such as the air
conditioner and the lighting system. The technology responsible for today's
battery advancements have been the result of millions of dollars in research
funding. Because of these advancements additional goals of auto manufacturers
can be realized. One obstacle battery manufacturers have had is the ability to
quickly recharge the battery. In the past if the battery was charged too fast it
could explode or catch fire. Additionally, the rate in which the battery was
charged at has directly relegated to how long the charge would last. Lithium-ion
batteries addressed this issue by allowing accelerated rate of charging with
limited damage to the battery.
Hybrid Battery Cut-away
The internal parts of the hybrid battery consist of many smaller cells connected
together with an electrical framework. This framework determines which batteries
to use and charge depending on the "state of charge" of the cell. Lithium-ion
batteries have enabled manufacturers to achieve long awaited goals for battery
charge rate and power output capabilities. Even the "lifetime" of these
batteries has been extended mainly because in the shift from using lead to
copper for the battery contents.
The charging system for the hybrid car is a combination between the
combustion engine alternator, regenerative brake system or a "plug in" from an
outside source.
Hybrid
/ Battery Information
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