Hybrid Vehicles The history, invention, problems, and a solution

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Hybrid VehiclesThe history, invention, problems,
and a solution
By Shelly Ismaily The University of Texas at
Austin Energy Technology and Policy
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Summary

• Back to the Past
• Invention
• History
• Hybrid versus non-hybrid MPG
• Consumer Concerns
• Cost
• Safety
• Convenience
• Solution
• Tax incentives
• Tax credit by model

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Back to the PastHistory and Invention

• Piper filed patent for a hybrid vehicle in 1905
• First hybrid car built in 1897 by Justus B. Entz
• Introduction to The Owen Magnetic Car

This 1921 Owen Magnetic Model 60 Touring uses a
gasoline engine to run a generator that supplies
electric power to motors mounted in each of the
rear wheels (ANA).
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Hybrid vs. Non-hybrid MPG Rating
Image take from wired.com
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Consumer ConcernsProblems Comparison with
non-hybrid vehicles

• Hybrid vehicle is high in cost
• Accelerate at slower speed

Data taken from Edmunds.com
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Consumer Concerns cont.Problems Comparison with
non-hybrid vehicles

• Pricey battery replacement
• Unsafe Lightweight material

Figure depicting how hybrids work
Ford Escape hybrid battery vents
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Consumer Concerns cont.Problems Comparison with
non-hybrid vehicles

• Additional fees for registration
• Complicated system
• Rare vehicle parts

Image taken from coni-online.com
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Solution to High CostTax Incentives

• Hybrid owners are eligible for federal tax credit
• Reductions on taxable income vary from 500-3400
• Priority for UCS Clean Vehicles Program
• Entices consumer to purchase the hybrid vehicle

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Tax Credit by Model
Image taken from hybridcars.com
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Tax Credit by Model cont.
Image taken from hybridcars.com
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