Friday, February 8, 2008

Hybrid cars for Leed Credit 4.3


Engine:
More efficient than traditional engine found in most cars
Electric motor:
Uses magnets to produce output
Battery:
Charged by engine via generator when cruising, or electric motor when braking
Power split device:
Allows engine and motor to be used independently, or together
Braking system:
Energy from braking recharges battery, by using motor as generator
Inverter:
Converts DC power from battery to AC power for motor

End of the Day it saves fuel and reduces greenhouse emissions

Reduce
One of the three R's used here

Reduce Re-Use Recycle

Tread Lightly or Less

Be Green

Eric H. Gjerde AIA
Architect

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