Hybrid Cars: Plug-in vs Parallel

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Hybrid Cars: Plug-in vs Parallel

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to differentiate between plug-in and parallel hybrid cars.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about hybrid cars?

Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars are vehicles that use a combination of gasoline and electric power to propel the vehicle.

Introduce the concept of hybrid cars to the students.

Parallel Hybrid Cars

Parallel hybrids use both the gasoline engine and the electric motor to drive the wheels simultaneously.

Explain the concept of parallel hybrid cars to the students.

Plug-in Hybrid Cars

Plug-in hybrids have larger batteries than parallel hybrids and can be charged by plugging into an external power source.

Explain the concept of plug-in hybrid cars to the students.

Similarities

Both plug-in and parallel hybrids have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy to recharge the battery.

Highlight the similarities between plug-in and parallel hybrid cars.

Differences

The main difference is that plug-in hybrids have a larger battery and can be charged externally, while parallel hybrids cannot be charged externally.

Explain the main differences between plug-in and parallel hybrid cars.

Advantages of Plug-in Hybrids

Plug-in hybrids have a larger electric-only range, resulting in lower emissions and increased fuel efficiency.

Discuss the advantages of plug-in hybrids with the students.

Advantages of Parallel Hybrids

Parallel hybrids are less expensive than plug-in hybrids and require less charging infrastructure.

Discuss the advantages of parallel hybrids with the students.

What is an advantage of plug-in hybrids?

1. They are less expensive than parallel hybrids.
2. They have a larger electric-only range, resulting in lower emissions and increased fuel efficiency.
3. They use only gasoline to power the vehicle.
4. They require less charging infrastructure.

What is the main difference between plug-in hybrids and parallel hybrids?

1. Plug-in hybrids are less expensive than parallel hybrids.
2. Plug-in hybrids have a larger battery and can be charged externally.
3. Parallel hybrids have a larger electric-only range.
4. Parallel hybrids have a larger battery and can be charged externally.

What is a hybrid car?

1. A vehicle that runs only on electricity.
2. A vehicle that uses both gasoline and electric power.
3. A vehicle that uses diesel and electric power.
4. A vehicle that runs only on gasoline.

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