How Hybrid Cars Work (Discovering How Things Work)
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1609732170 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a fun, fascinating look hybrid cars that will excite the young audience! Deb Did you know that more than 100 years ago there were electric cars in the United States? In fact, there were more "electric cars on the road than gas-powered ones. Today many young people are aware of the hybrid cars, vehicles that operate on "two or more fuel sources." Perhaps your family even owns one like the Toyota Prius. Many people would prefer to own them, but historically they have been beyond the reach of the average fami. "caveman and robot are back" according to M. Heiss. This cartoony book is fun for kids, and has enough technical information to get them started. Looks at electric cars, hybrids, looks at HEV engines and batteries, looks at streamlining and materials engineering, looks at diesels and biodiesels. It also looks at ethanol production. Brief description of hydrogen fuel cells.Tiptoes through global warming and greenhouse gases without ruffling feathers; similar treatment of ethanol man. Lynn A. Davidson said cars of our future. I thought this story would be boring, but as it was on my picture book reading challenge list I finally got around to it. It's not so bad after all. :) Educational in a fun way, informative about saving the environment through using less gas and going more "green", it will teach children what they might be driving in the future and that they'll have choices.
Explains how hybrid cars work and provides examples of different types.