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Old 04-30-2008, 07:26 AM
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I have known that conventional cars have massive electrical system installed to ensure smooth performance of the vehicle. This includes the installation of spark plugs, battery charging, lighting system, and others. Can anyone point some corresponding parts with its functions to hybrid vehicles?
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Old 04-30-2008, 07:36 AM
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There is a slight difference when it come to its wiring system. I don't know about the types of materials being used in hybrid cars but I'm looking for it right now. What major difference it has is the use, petroleum-driven cars uses these electrical systems mainly in starting, lighting and battery charging, but the hybrid car battery emits its power to drive the electric motor thus have the backward motion of power as the common car does.

What's important is hybrid car electrical wirings should be checked regularly. Conventional cars run without electrical wirings sometimes.
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Old 04-30-2008, 07:44 AM
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In gas cars, the electrical wirings are used everytine the car is turn on. Thus, wearing its wires more. In hybrids, these wires are only used when the car runs. If the car stops, it automatically turns off. Then turns on back again when the accelerator is pushed. So, hybrid cars have longer electrical wire life than conventional cars based on this use.
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Constant check of the car system is mandatory in any kind of vehicle.
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Old 06-22-2008, 07:17 PM
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I agree proper maintenance is going to be key in any style of vehicle just to help ensure the life and durability.
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Old 06-23-2008, 03:28 PM
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Maintance is essential for any vehicle you own. I would say that you need to make sure the mechanic has knowledge on hybrid cars.
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