Hey Guys,

I am working on a report dealing with the innovation of hybrid vehicles. I dont have the assignment in front of me, but its a high level analysis of how this innovation affects us, how it came about, what is the future of it, etc...



Here is my outline so far...



Innovation of Hybrid Powered Vehicles



I. Executive Summary



II. History



III. Technology

A. IMA

B. Regenerative Braking

C. Synergistic Incorporation of Several Features

D. Honda IMA system Vs. Toyota planetary gearset



IV. Applications

A. Reducing Fuel Consumption

B. Reducing Pollution



V. Products Incorporating Hybrid Power

A. On the market Now

Toyota Prius

Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Insight

B. Prototype Vehicles of Tomorrow



VI. Impact on Industry

A. Sales Impact

B. Future Emission Regulations





Any ideas? Changes? Inprovements? Any more info you guys can offer me. Web sites that are informative? I know you guys know much more about this stuff than I do, so help a guy out please.

Thanks.

 

actually hybrids are interesting. imagine a bridge port rotary, it makes tons of high rpm hp, but relativly little torque. electric motors make peak torque at zero rpms, do you see the possibility of having a torque and hp, with gas mileage?



mike