Will the Hybrid cars actually be around in the near future(10-20yrs)?

Question

I dont think they will. Technology will pass them by.

Answer 1

ye i agree (hopefully)

hydrogen vehicals are in development and they are the future, however depends how people feel about actually saving the planet life has been living on for all this time!

remember 'the only truely ugly thing on this earth is man made'

Answer 2

Toyota garuntee the Prius hybrid drive for 8 years, so yes they will still be around.

Technically they are more future proof then plain old fashioned infernal combustion.

But with modern batteries giving a range of 200 miles, http://www.teslamotors.com and can be recharged in 10 minutes http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com/ , there is little need to carry the weight & complexity of a combustion engine around. If you really don't want to take a 10 minute break every 200 miles then towing a trailer like the tZero Long Ranger http://www.acpropulsion.com/vehicles/pag... is a simple solution.

Answer 3

Fifty years ago, people expected everything to run on fusion power by now, and they expected cars to have anti-gravity devices.  Now we expect hydrogen power to come from nowhere in twenty years.  It takes energy to make hydrogen.

Answer 4

Actually hybrids probably will be around because they are a good idea.

The big idea of a hybrid is that the internal combustion engine in a normal car has to be sized to handle the power demanded during acceleration (for things like overtaking) but is only actually used at a very low power setting most of the time and so pretty much all cars have to carry around an engine that is too big for most driving.  A hybrid instead will only carry an internal combustion engine big enough to provide the power the car needs for normal steady speed driving and provides the extra power needed for short infrequent bursts from batteries.

By being able to have a smaller internal combustion engine they can make that engine be a lot more efficient.  A hybrid can (and typically does) also have regenerative braking whereby the electric motors are run as generators to stop the car allowing some of the kinetic energy otherwise wasted as heat with friction brakes to be used again when you accelerate away from a stop (which can really help in stop-start city driving).

Whether we are using internal combustion engines running on synthetic hydrocarbons, hydrogen, boron or whatever or using fuel cells the hybrid engine can still provide some improvement (and with fuel cells may be necessary because of response time limitations).

The only way I can see the hybrid disappear would be if we had massive improvements in battery technology.

Answer 5

If they are it will be an electric hybrid, which is a plug-in electric with a fuel powered generator for longer trips.

There is already one to come on the market next year.

however there will still be Hybrid, and fossil fuel vehicles still around in 20 years, driven mostly by those that don't care about the environment, and those that can't afford a alternative energy car.

Answer 6

No they will not be around because they can make cars now that run without fuel period they just refuse to do it because of greed!

Answer 7

The one EV car I currently have (have 2 vehicles that run on hydrogen also) I converted from a vw bug and is free to charge. As I live completely off the grid all my electricity comes from solar panels and 2 wind generators, which I also built.

However I did charge up at Costco in Carlsbad California (I actually only drove up there to fill up) if I remember right it was around $2.00

Not sure if you’re interesting in doing it yourself, but I’d be willing to walk you step by step threw the conversion. I've converted 3 of my own cars (a datsun truck, ford ban, and a vw bug) and a few for neighbors. I've also converted cars to run on hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel, by far EV is the easiest.

If you’re interested here’s what it would entitle…

- The engine compartment is first cleaned out of any gasoline components.

- Electric components are then installed in exchange.

- A battery bank is built and incorporated.

- Existing starter and driving systems are connected.

- Turn the key, step on the gas pedal sending more energy to the electric motor, & thus more power to the drive system, which in return creates more speed, more acceleration.

- The system has normal automotive top speeds and acceleration, typical to the vehicle your modifying. If your top speed was 85 mph and your acceleration was 1 mile per min, then this will be what your left with after the conversion.

The methods are extremely simple, making the process possible for anyone, everyone, ANYWHERE.

Typical tools, hardware & supplies are used, making access to parts available for all.

Electric Conversions can be easily accomplished in ANY model vehicle, even tractors, Generators, types of machinery, etc.

Project lengths range from 1 day to 1 month.

If you’re interested I wrote a guide on it which is available at www agua-luna com

My last EV conversion ran me about $1400. Everything is available online. I have a how to do it yourself guide available at www agua-luna com that will walk you step by step through the process. If you have ANY questions feel free to contact me through the site. Here’s a list of what you'd need...

Advanced DC Motor

The motor is an 8" Advanced DC series-wound motor. It weighs 107 pounds and is rated at 68 peak horsepower. These motors are available in several sizes.



Adaptor plate

The adaptor plate mates the motor to the transmission. It is constructed of 1/2 inch aluminum and is pre-drilled with bolt hole patterns for both the motor and transmission. An aluminum spacer is also used for proper spacing between the shafts of the transmission and motor. Adaptor plates are available for many cars.

DC Motor Controller

The controller regulates current going to the motor. It is a solid-state device that uses a pulse width modulator (PWM) that sends short bursts of current to the motor at a rate of 15 kHz. Controllers are available from both Curtis and DCP.

Potbox (Potentiometer)

The potbox is a 5K ohm throttle between the controller and the accelerator, similar to the way a sewing machine pedal works. The potbox's lever arm is attached to the existing accelerator cable.

Main Contactor

An electric relay that serves the same purpose as the ignition switch in a gas car. When the key is turned to the start position, the contactor closes the circuit to allow current to flow to the controller.

Circuit Breaker

A safety device that shuts down power for servicing or during an emergency. The circuit breaker is installed under the hood and can be switched both off and on from the drivers seat with an extension or cable.



Main Fuse

The main fuse protect the system from high voltage spikes. A fuse should be installed at each battery box or group of batteries.



Shunt

A shunt is placed in series within the wiring as a means to connect meters. Shunts are available in different sizes for both high and low power configurations.

  

Charger interlock

A relay that keeps the circuit open so nobody will inadvertantly drive off with the charge cord plugged into the car.



DC/DC Converter

The DC/DC converter is similar in function to a gas car's alternator. It charges the 12 volt accessory battery by chopping voltage from the main battery pack down to 13.5 volts.

If you interested I offer several DIY alternative guides to walk you step by step threw EV conversion process at agua-luna com or

www agua-luna com

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

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Answer 8

In my opinion hybrid cars are a good cheap alternative...

Example:

The lost heat of an hydrgen fuel cell car can be used to propel a compressed air engine...

Answer 9

No, after 5 years, they will go out the door. At the current rate of gas prices, you will see consumption slip drastically and the oil prices go down (already happening) but the alternatives (such as electric and hydrogen) will begin being ramped up and will replace gas and hybrids pretty quickly. There will still be gas cars on the road for the next 50 years at least, but the fleet will no longer rely on gas in any way; hybrid or not.

Answer 10

you can turn your car hybris yourself, dont need a whole new one lol theres a formula that creates hyrdogen while you drive by passing an electric current thru water (current from the battery) + its safer because theres no storeage of hydrogen its actually fairly simple but i doubt hyprid cars will be commercially available in 10+ years cause the oil companys wont allow it. even though you can run your souly on salt water (google browns gas) yay for 2 points!