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WHAT IS A HYBRID?
The dictionary defines a hybrid as something of mixed origin A hybrid vehicle is one that combines a smaller-than-normal internal combustion gasoline engine with the electric motor of an electric-powered vehicle
Full Hybrid:
Mild Hybrid: Requires at least some gasoline to power the transmission Stop-Start Hybrids: Use electric power only while idling or during vehicle deceleration
HYBRID VOLTAGE
Did you know that the following voltages are currently used in North American passenger vehicles? 12 Volt ALL vehicles 36 Volts Saturn Vue 42 Volt some conventional and hybrid models 72 Volt NEVs 144 Volt ALL Honda hybrids 300 Volt Toyota first generation Prius hybrids 500 Volt Toyota Prius (second generation) 650 Volt Toyota Highlander SUV, Lexus RX 400h and GS 450h hybrid
HYBRID VOLTAGE
Anyone know why some of the voltages on the previous slide are listed in red?
HYBRID VOLTAGE 60 Volts can kill you! 20 Volts can be deadly if your skin is wet or your standing in water!
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Compact SUV MSRP $26,000 - $28,000 City: 33 36mpg Hwy: 29-31mpg
2006 Honda Accord Midsize Sedan MSRP $18,225 - $32,990 City: 20-25mpg Hwy: 29-34mpg
2006 Honda Civic Compact Sedan MSRP $14,760-$23,650 City: 30-49mpg Hwy: 40-51mpg
2006 Honda Insight Compact Coupe MSRP $19,330-$21,530 City: 57mpg Hwy: 56mpg
2006 Lexus RX 400h Midsize SUV MSRP $44,660-$46,060 City: 31-33mpg Hwy: 27-28mpg
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Compact SUV MSRP $29,225 City:33mpg Hwy: 29mpg
2006 Toyota Camry Midsize Sedan MSRP $18,270 - $27,520 City:24-43mpg Hwy: 31-37mpg
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize MSRP $33,030-39,290 City:31-33mpg Hwy: 27-28mpg
2006 Toyota Prius Compact Sedan MSRP $21,725 City:60mpg Hwy: 51mpg
2007 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Car MSRP $54,900 City:25mpg Hwy: 28mpg
GM Hybrid Trucks
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After disabling the vehicle, power is maintained for 90 seconds in the SRS system and
Found in Ford E450 Commuter vans at many airports. Found in buses in Germany since 1998 with tanks stored on top.
Reminder!
STEPS TO SECRURING HYBRID VEHICLE
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Chock wheels Remove/Find Key Give key to I/C I/C makes general announcement regarding key Locate power button/Shut off power Engage emergency brake Cut negative 12V cable Cut positive 12V cable Do not touch or cut any orange or blue loom! Wait 5 minutes before making any cuts for extrication!
Any questions?