Hybrid VehiclesHybrid VehiclesThe history, invention, problems, and a solutionThe history, invention, problems, and a solution

By:Shelly Ismaily

The University of Texas at AustinEnergy Technology and Policy

SummarySummaryBack to the PastBack to the Past InventionInvention HistoryHistory

Hybrid versus non-hybrid MPGHybrid versus non-hybrid MPGConsumer ConcernsConsumer Concerns CostCost SafetySafety ConvenienceConvenience

SolutionSolution Tax incentivesTax incentives Tax credit by modelTax credit by model

Back to the PastBack to the PastHistory and InventionHistory and Invention

Piper filed patent for a hybrid vehicle in 1905Piper filed patent for a hybrid vehicle in 1905

First hybrid car built in 1897 by Justus B. EntzFirst hybrid car built in 1897 by Justus B. Entz

Introduction to The Owen Magnetic CarIntroduction 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).

Hybrid vs. Non-hybrid MPG RatingHybrid vs. Non-hybrid MPG Rating

Image take from wired.com

Consumer ConcernsConsumer ConcernsProblems: Comparison with non-hybrid vehiclesProblems: Comparison with non-hybrid vehicles

Hybrid vehicle is high in costHybrid vehicle is high in cost

Accelerate at slower speedAccelerate at slower speed

Data taken from Edmunds.com

Consumer Concerns cont.Consumer Concerns cont.Problems: Comparison with non-hybrid vehiclesProblems: Comparison with non-hybrid vehicles

Pricey battery replacementPricey battery replacement

Unsafe: Lightweight materialUnsafe: Lightweight material

Ford Escape hybrid battery ventsFigure depicting how hybrids work

Consumer Concerns cont.Consumer Concerns cont.Problems: Comparison with non-hybrid vehiclesProblems: Comparison with non-hybrid vehicles

Additional fees for registrationAdditional fees for registration

Complicated systemComplicated system

Rare vehicle partsRare vehicle parts

Image taken from coni-online.com

Solution to High CostSolution to High CostTax IncentivesTax Incentives

Hybrid owners are eligible for federal tax creditHybrid owners are eligible for federal tax credit

Reductions on taxable income vary from $500-$3400Reductions on taxable income vary from $500-$3400

Priority for UCS Clean Vehicles ProgramPriority for UCS Clean Vehicles Program

Entices consumer to purchase the hybrid vehicleEntices consumer to purchase the hybrid vehicle

Tax Credit by ModelTax Credit by Model

Image taken from hybridcars.com

Tax Credit by Model cont.Tax Credit by Model cont.

Image taken from hybridcars.com

ReferencesReferences

1. Woodyard, Chris., September 2007, :”Car Weigh Limits”. http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos.2. Rhodes, Chris,. July 2006,. “Energy Balance-Gasoline from Coal”. http://ergobalance.blogspot.com/2006/07/gasolin.3. March 2001,. “Hybrid Cars and Federal Income-Tax reductions”. http://SoulTek.com.4. October 2007. “GreenHouse Gases and Automobile”. http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/launchpad/5577/philo/gases.html.5. Octobr 2006. “Alternate Fuel vehicles: Hybrid Cars”.

http://news.carjunky.com/alternative_fuel_vehicles/hybrid-car-tax-incentives- abc508.shtml.

6. 23 Sept 1975., “Synthetic Gasoline”., Energy Production and Conversion., http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1975goc..rept.7. Berguson, William., October 2007. “Initiative for Renewable the Environment Hybrid Poplar Genetic Improvement for Biomass Energy”. National Resources Research Institute., http://www.nrri.umn.edu/default/pt.asp?id=1396

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