After the Paris declaration, we can see a huge boost in the sector of electric vehicle sector. 196 Parties agreed to reduce carbon emissions, and increase green energy sources at COP21 in Paris. Paris Agreement was a landmark in the multilateral climate change process because, for the first time, an agreement brought all nations under one roof to undertake collective efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects. But it was not easy for our industry to shift to a carbon-free and make carbon-free products. especially for the Vehicle industry, it is a tough task to shift from fuel-based to electronic-based.

Why shifting from electronic vehicles to fuel-based vehicles is difficult?

Developing a product is a time-consuming process. It is required lots of study and money. Along with the need for a strong effort is a must. And our thinktanks were late to decide on shifting e vehicle. In these 6 to 7years, so many e vehicles were introduced but not enough. They do not have a good range and affordable price still now. Our industries still need some time to design an affordable e vehicle with a good range. In between what we will do?

Solution

The solution is to start promoting Hybrid vehicles. So if you ask what is a hybrid vehicle? It is a vehicle where both fuel and electricity both used. And developing hybrid vehicles is not so complex as developing a fully electric vehicle with a better range at an affordable price. As long as there is a good electric vehicle, we can have a hybrid vehicle. And gradually we can reduce the petroleum type fuel.

Lohner-Porsche Mixte was the first hybrid car in the world. This vehicle was first shown to the general public at the Paris Exposition of 1900. it was powered by electricity stored in a battery and a gas engine. initially, it was a purely electric vehicle and later it was converted into a hybrid car.

After that Fischer Motor Vehicle Co. invented a Petrol-electric Omnibus in 1905, which was the first hybrid bus in the world. Toyota Prius was the first hybrid car in the modern world. We Can say Hybrid technology is a bridge to migrate e vehicles from Fuel-based vehicles.

Some of Hybrid vehicle

1.Honda Gaselle– The Gaselle was a hybrid (gas+electric) vehicle built by Sarabjit Gandhi for Expo 1986 in Vancouver, British Columbia. this was the first hybrid car where the Honda engine was used.

2.Toyota Vellfire– It is a successful car of Toyota with eye catching. Hybrid types is Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). It is a 2494 cc cars with 7 Seater Configuration.

3.Toyota Coaster- Toyota Coaster was the first Japanese series hybrid bus. Toyota Coaster In Japan, the Coaster was formerly produced by Toyota. December 2016, after the launching of a revised Coaster, production was transferred to the Honsha plant. And this is the 4th generation hybrid bus.

4.Hino Ranger– Hino Ranger was a commercial truck had been manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Hino Motors since 1964. In 2003 the fourth generation of the hybrid version of Hino Ranger was introduced. The truck was a light-duty truck introduced as a hybrid version.

Hybrid Train Engine

Earlier we have discussed Hybrid Buses, cars, and even hybrid trucks. The concept of the hybrid train locomotive came along with the hybrid car invention, But the hybrid train locomotive was not popular like Hybrid cars, buses, and trucks. But why it was not popular?

Because most of the cars are owned by the general public, and locomotives are owned by big companies and governmental institutes. The most of general public does not use multiple cars so they can buy hybrid cars. And Most railway companies have a large number of diesel and electric locomotives. They can use any locomotive depending upon the track condition and electricity availability. So This will not make sense in using a hybrid locomotive.

Kiha E200 was the first hybrid locomotive set used in the modern world by Japan in 2006-07. The Kiha E200 is equipped with a diesel engine, two electric motors under each of its cars, and lithium-ion batteries on the roof.