Does a Hybrid System Need Charging?
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Plug-in hybrids require external charging, while conventional hybrids do not need external charging. Plug-in hybrids can rely on electric power to drive the vehicle, whereas conventional hybrids can only use electric power to assist the vehicle's movement. In a hybrid system, when the vehicle does not require high power from the engine, part of the engine's power is used to generate electricity and store it in the battery. Additionally, the kinetic energy reduced during vehicle deceleration and braking is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery. Below is relevant information about conventional hybrid vehicles: 1. Hybrid System: Conventional hybrid vehicles consist of a control system, drive system, auxiliary power system, and battery pack. When the vehicle is operating, part of the engine's power is used to generate electricity and stored in the battery. The kinetic energy reduced during deceleration or braking is also converted into electrical energy and stored in the vehicle's battery, forming an electrical circuit loop. 2. Plug-in Hybrid System: Plug-in hybrids require charging. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are new energy vehicles equipped with both an engine and an electric motor, two power systems that are independent yet interdependent, capable of working separately to drive the vehicle. Their battery capacity typically ranges between 10kWh and 25kWh, allowing the battery to be charged using an external power source. The vehicle can operate in pure electric mode for 50-100 kilometers, and drivers can freely switch between pure electric mode and hybrid mode based on the required distance and road conditions.
