Introduction
Description: The objective of this web quest activity is created for learning the functionality of the hybrid vehicles. It is also created to find out the difference between hybrid and electric vehicles.
Hybrid technology has been out there for almost a decade now, and there are many hybrids on the market. It is declared that hybrid vehicles were cleaner than any gasoline utilizing car. Electric cars run with only battery usually in areas where all electric power is generated from coal. Many scientists say that hybrid vehicles are doing more to fulfill their technological promise. As hybrid cars are becoming more resourceful but many skeptics say that they do concern about hybrid technology benefit to the environment.
Please watch the video to understand: How do Hybrid Cars Work?
Task
Task:
- What is a definition of a Hybrid Vehicle in your perspective?
- Many people agree that hybrid vehicles are an eco-friendly. However, some skeptics say that are hybrid vehicles are not healthy for drivers?
- What will make you to buy a hybrid car beside eco-friendly car?
- Do you think hybrid technology should be introduced in next century or it is too early to introduce hybrid vehicles?
- The adoptation rate of using hybrid vehicles in U.S is less than the Japan and European countries, how much will U.S be participating in 2020?
- Should policy makers put pressure on automakers to stop making hybrids, if there is a risk involved? What is the future of hybrid vehicles in your perspective?
Process
After completing this web quest you would be able to understand the following:
- Have basic knowledge of the Hybrid Vehicles
- Different functions of Hybrid Vehicle
- Difference between Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
- What issues or problems are raised? Advantages and Disadvantages of Hybrid Vehicle
- Demand of the Hybrid Vehicles globally
- The future Consideration of Hybrid vehicle
The following are the online resources to read and understand the concepts of Hybrid Vehicles.
Resources:
http://www.moneycrashers.com/hybrid-cars-pros-cons/
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybridtech.shtml
http://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/the-real-costs-of-owning-a-hybrid.html
http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/smart-transportation-solutions/adv…
Conclusion
In conclusion to this web quest, it is indicated that hybrid vehicles are not a cure to save the pollution on our environment. The world would not be eliminate all over the CO2 emissions. Still, it reduces transportation pollution and oil use. Many buyers will be considered it for the future.
