{"id":1407,"date":"2022-11-01T14:17:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T14:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amc-carrepairs.co.uk\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2024-02-08T09:50:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T09:50:32","slug":"ev-hybrid-electric-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amc-carrepairs.co.uk\/amc-car-repairs-blog\/ev-hybrid-electric-cars","title":{"rendered":"EV & Hybrid Electric Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"

EV & Hybrid Electric Cars<\/span><\/h1>\n

We are now fully qualified to work on EV & Hybrid Electric Cars we have attached our IMI Level 4 Certificate.<\/p>\n

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Once we completed our training we decided to join HEVRA.\u00a0 HEVRA is an independent organisation that ensures its members meet certain standards when it comes to training & equipment, so if you see us advertising we may display the HEVRA sign.<\/p>\n

Click here to visit the HEVRA website<\/a><\/p>\n

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Most people know about Electric Cars now as they are becoming more and more popular.<\/p>\n

So what is a EV & Hybrid vehicle?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hybrid Cars:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hybrid cars have a traditional combustion engine that works in conjunction with 1 or more electric motors and a battery.\u00a0 Some Hybrids such as the Honda Insight, Civic or CR-Z use an electric motor joined to the flywheel of the engine, driving the wheels through a traditional gearbox.\u00a0 The motor can add acceleration & make use of power that is otherwise wasted and improves fuel economy.<\/p>\n

Other Hybrids such as Toyota Prius, Auris & Yaris use Planetary gearsets to make the most of the 2 powertrains.\u00a0 This system allows the Toyota hybrid to drive in electric only mode for short periods and means it doesn’t need a traditional gearbox. Lexus also have related systems on some of their vehicles.<\/p>\n

Nowadays lots of car manufacturers are using Hybrid systems to improve vehicles performance and economy.<\/p>\n

EV & Electric Cars:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Electric cars offer a further benefit over hybrids.<\/p>\n