HYDERABAD, APRIL 23, 2025: Karimnagar Teachers Constituency MLC Malka Komuraiah has formally released a book titled “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals’ at Pallavi Engineering College in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
The book was authored by Viswaprakash Babu, HoD- EEE and Placement Officer of Pallavi Engineering College, Nagole, Hyderabad, and co-authored by Saidulu Valampatla, Banothu Raju and Debabrata Das.
The book speaks about an introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles and the history and Evolution of EVs and HEVs. The history of electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs and HEVs) traces back to the origins of the automobile itself, with early innovations in electric propulsion that ultimately laid the groundwork for the development of modern vehicles. The concept of using electricity for vehicle movement first emerged in the 19th century, long before the dominance of internal combustion engines (ICE). In the late 1820s and early 1830s, pioneers such as Robert Anderson and Thomas Davenport experimented with basic electric carriages powered by non-rechargeable batteries. These early electric vehicles were limited by the technology of their time, including the primitive state of electric batteries and their short operating range.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, electric vehicles gained a measure of popularity, particularly in urban areas. By 1900, the Columbia Electric Car Company and other manufacturers had developed electric cars that were relatively quiet and easy to operate, offering an alternative to the noisy and labour-intensive gasoline-powered vehicles. In fact, at the turn of the century, electric cars accounted for a significant portion of the U.S. automobile market.
However, the advent of the gasoline engine, coupled with the mass production of affordable cars such as the Ford Model T in 1908, led to the decline of electric vehicles. Gasoline-powered vehicles were more affordable, had longer ranges, and benefited from the growing network of fueling infrastructure.
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) offer several advantages over traditional gasoline-powered cars, including improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and potential cost savings. They combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, allowing for cleaner and more efficient operation, particularly in city driving conditions
Key Advantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles:
1) Fuel Efficiency:
2) Reduced Emissions:
3). Cost Savings:
4 Regenerative Braking:
5). Quiet and Smooth Driving:
6) Reduced Maintenance:
7). Enhanced Performance:
8). Future-Proofing:
9 Government Incentives:
