How can we encourage local How can we encourage local communities to invest in hybrid cars?communities to invest in hybrid cars?

By Grace Li, Ricky Singh, Ubai Hamid & Yasiru Wickramasinghe.

IntroductionIntroduction

Oil is a finite fuel source.

Switch to sustainable fuel sources.

Reduce carbon emissions.

Save money.

How hybrid cars work?How hybrid cars work?

Gasoline engine

Fuel tank

Electric motor

Generator

Batteries

Transmission

Survey ResultsSurvey Results

If you were given the choice between a hybrid car and a conventional car and they were the same price which one would you

choose?

6%

94%

Conventional Car

Hybrid Car

Survey ResultsSurvey Results

Do you really think hybrid cars are the way to the future?

65%

35%

Yes

No

Does it use harmful products when Does it use harmful products when manufacturing?manufacturing?

Batteries when disposed are harmful to environment.

Newer models use carbon fibre to make the car light and efficient.

How much would the car cost to maintain How much would the car cost to maintain and manufacture?and manufacture?

Maintenance: air filter change, change the battery about every 64,380 kilometres.

Oil changes about 8,050-16,093 kilometres

Very similar cost to other normal cars

Offer less maintenance than ordinary cars

How much green house gasses does it How much green house gasses does it produce compared to a normal car? produce compared to a normal car?

Produce 80% less

Toyota Prius produces 3.5 tonnes per year.

Toyota Camry produces 7.2 tonnes per year.

Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid cars?cars?

Advantages:

Lower emissions & better mileage

Reduce the dependency on fossil fuels

Money saved

Low maintenance

Better for environment

Disadvantages:

High cost

More weight due to battery packs

Risky in accidents

Batteries are non-reusable

Acceleration

Disposal of batteries.

Things we would have changedThings we would have changed

Start website and PowerPoint earlier.

Made a video or a brochure.

ConclusionConclusion