In today’s automobile market, hybrid technology has become an environmentally-friendly and energy-saving travel mode pursued by more and more people. Among many hybrid technologies, light hybrid, strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid and extended-range hybrid are the most common. This paper will introduce the differences between these four hybrid technologies in detail, so that consumers can make more informed decisions when purchasing vehicles.
First, the difference between light mixing and strong mixing
Light mixing and strong mixing are all hybrid technologies, and their differences mainly lie in motor power and battery capacity. The motor power of light-mixed vehicles is small, which is mainly used to assist the engine to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The battery capacity of light-mixed vehicles is also relatively small, mainly relying on engine power supply. However, the motor power of the strong hybrid vehicle is higher, which can replace the power output of the engine to some extent. The battery capacity of strong hybrid vehicles is also relatively large, which can store more energy.
Second, the difference between plug-in hybrid and extended-range hybrid
Plug-in hybrid and extended-range hybrid are both hybrid technologies powered by electric energy. The difference between them lies in the charging mode of the battery and the driving mode of the vehicle. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be charged by external power supply or powered by engine. In pure electric mode, plug-in hybrid vehicles can travel a long distance. The extended-range hybrid vehicle uses the engine as the main power source and the motor as the auxiliary power. The battery capacity of extended-range hybrid vehicles is small, mainly relying on engine power supply.
Advantages and disadvantages of three or four hybrid technologies
1. Light mixing technology: The advantage is lower cost and relatively lower fuel consumption. The disadvantage is that the motor power is small and its effect on reducing emissions is limited.
2. Strong mixing technology: The advantage is that the fuel consumption is low and the emission is greatly reduced. Disadvantages are high cost and short battery life.
3. Plug-in hybrid technology: the advantage is that it can travel a long distance and it is more convenient to charge. The disadvantage is that the battery is heavy and the cost is relatively high.
4. Extended range hybrid technology: The advantage is that the engine is the main power source and the maintenance cost is low. The disadvantage is that the battery capacity is small and the pure electric driving distance is short.
Iv. application prospect and future development direction of hybrid power technology
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection and the promotion of new energy vehicle policy, the application prospect of hybrid technology is very broad. The development direction of hybrid technology in the future mainly includes improving battery cruising range, reducing cost and optimizing energy management. At the same time, with the continuous improvement of charging infrastructure, plug-in hybrid technology will occupy a more important position in the market. The extended-range hybrid technology has great advantages in solving the problem of short cruising range of pure electric vehicles, and it is expected to become an important transition technology in the future.
V. Conclusion
To sum up, four hybrid technologies, light hybrid, strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid and extended-range hybrid, have certain advantages in energy saving, emission reduction and fuel consumption reduction. When consumers choose which type of vehicle to buy, they should weigh it according to their own needs and actual situation. In the future, the development of hybrid technology will pay more attention to improving battery performance, reducing costs and optimizing energy management to meet the diversified needs of the market.
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