Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan Motor Co. showcased the new gas-electric hybrid, called Fuga in Tokyo, Japan. The hybrid will hit the market in Japan on Nov. 2. The price starts from 5.8 million yen (Rs. 32 lakh) - much expensive than the regular petrol version which starts at about 4.3 million yen (Rs. 23.5 lakh).
Let's look at a typical comparison to prove this point. A normal 9.6 volt cordless drill will weigh around 3-1/2 lbs and costs you $35-$150 a piece, depending on the model and brand you choose. If you opt for a higher voltage tool, a 19.2 volt cordless drill would weigh up to ten lbs and costs anywhere from $120-$300 a piece. If you are looking to get more power and torque from a cordless drill, then it may justify the cost of getting a more expensive version. But if you are merely looking to drive screws in your own home, then it would not be a wise move to waste your hard-earned money on a powerful 19.2 volt cordless drilling. It is much harder to use too because cobalt mines of the additional weight. Under these circumstances, a lighter version would suit you best.
There are small, portable, non-electric heaters and air conditioners, that you can purchase in many outdoor stores, Army surplus stores, or on-line. I know this may seem extravagant, but staying warm or cool, may be important to you and your loved ones health. Especially if the weather is extremely hot or cold, depending on the time of year it is, and the climate you live in.
So how do they work? Well the all-electric cars both work in a similar way. The petrol/diesel tank is replaced by lots of batteries which provide the electric "fuel". There are three types of batteries lead-acid, nimh and li-lithium ion batterty stocks, with li-ion batteries storing the most energy in the least amount of space.
The Nissan cobalt ontario copyright hybrids power is stored in a lithium-ion battery. It is similar to what you will find in electronic gadgets such as laptops. Nissan has collaborated with Japanese electronic giant NEC Corp. for battery development.
When the hybrid engine is in parallel, both engines can propel the car alone or together. A good example would be Toyotas' Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD). Capable of being propelled at low speeds by the electric motor, the gas engine takes over at higher speeds. This allows both engines to perform in their optimal situation.
Toyota/Lexus, which sold about three out of every four hybrid cars last year, has already had it happen. Anyone who buys a Toyota hybrid car today is only eligible for half of what they could of gotten six months ago. As of March 1st, that is going to be cut in half again. Then, in September, it will be gone. Honda will hit the 60,000 car limit sometime this year, which means consumers of hybrids from Honda will start losing their tax credit at the beginning of next year.