Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Vehicles

Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Vehicle Update ‘06
What is a hybrid
A vehicle usingvehicle?
both a gasoline engine
and an electric motor for drive power
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1st generation hybrids
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2nd generation Prius
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Newest Honda hybrids: Accord & Camry
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Hybrid SUV
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Ford Escape hybrid SUV
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Future minivan hybrid
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Subaru ‘concept’ hybrids
Subaru R1e
‘concept’ hybrid
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Honda Insight Hybrid
Audi Q7 SUV Hybrid
Hyundai Accent Hybrid
BMW X5 SAV
Lexus RX400h Hybrid
Chevy S3X Hybrid
Lexus 450h GS Hybrid
Chevy Equinox Hybrid
Mazda Tribute SUV Hybrid
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid
Mazda Ibuki Hybrid
Chevy Malibu Hybrid
Dodge Durango SUV Hybrid Mazda RX-8 Hybrid
Mazda Senku Concept
Dodge ESX3 Hybrid
Mercedes Smart ForTwo
Ford Escape Hybrid
Mercury Hybrid SUV
Ford Explorer Hybrid
Nissan Altima Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Saturn VUE Hybrid
GM Opel Astra Hybrid
Subaru B9 SC Hybrid
GMC Graphyte Concept
Toyota Prius Hybrid
GMC Yukon Hybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid
Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid
Honda Accord Hybrid
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Hybrids of today & tomorrow
HYBRID TRUCKS
Dodge Ram Hybrid
Chevy Silverado Hybrid
GMC Sierra Hybrid
HYBRID MINIVANS
Toyota Estima Minivan Hybrid
Toyota Alphard Minivan Hybrid
Toyota Sienna Minivan Hybrid
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HYBRID CROSSOVERS
Hyundai Portico Hybrid
Nissan Tino Hybrid
Similarities & Differences
in Today’s Hybrids
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Hybrids become ‘mainstream’
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The ‘heart’ of a hybrid
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A small gasoline engine & an electric motor
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12-volt Electrical system
Every hybrid vehicle contains two
electrical systems;
a 12 volt system and
a high voltage system
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Each vehicle has two separate batter
a 12 volt battery and
a high voltage battery
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12-volt battery locations
Ford Escape
Hybrid
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300+ volts
High-voltage battery in trunk, under rear floor,
or behind back seat
‘New’ Prius battery
with metal cover removed
Liquid inside battery
almost totally absorbed
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Prius i-MH Battery
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The ‘loaf of bread’ high voltage battery
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The ‘D’ cell style high voltage battery
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Honda battery pack
consists of 120 cells that
resemble D-cell
flashlight batteries
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All high voltage batteries contain
potassium hydroxide(KOH) solutio
The electrolyte gel has a pH o
Potassium hydroxide(KOH) is highly alkaline(base
Hazmat information on potassium hydroxide soluti
listed in Emergency Response Guidebook Guide #15
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High voltage runs from the
high-voltage battery to the electric motor
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Through 2007 model year, all
high voltage wiring & connectors are
bright orange
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Never handle any orange wiring or the
orange components connected to it!
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Opening the hood of a hybrid may
reveal a hybrid engine label and
large diameter orange wiring
Honda
Accord
Hybrid
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The 1st step to dealing with a hybrid is
knowing you are dealing with a hybrid!
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Interior appears ‘mainstream’
Safety Features
Dual frontal airbagsSeat airbags Roof airbags
Pre-tensioners-
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Lexus RX 400h
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Only consistent ‘badging’ will be at rear of vehicle
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’06 Prius has additional side badging
The ‘Silent’ Hybrid
Hybrid vehicle ‘SLEEP’ mode
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Vehicle “appears” to be OFF except for one ‘ready’ light which will be
illuminated
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Turn ignition OFF and remove ignition Key
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The SMART key; a keyless ingition system
16 FEET
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The SMART key may be inserted into slot in dash
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1st push: accessory, 2nd: On, 3rd: Off
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Emergency Response Guides also suggest
pulling fuses for emergency shutdown
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Hybrids with collision damage
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Vehicle Fire-
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Follow normal vehicle firefighting
procedures for fire involving a hybrid ve
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Fire crews will not be
shocked or electrocuted
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High-voltage battery fire testing
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Burn test of 2001 Toyota Prius
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The GM “hybrid” pickup
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The 42v battery is under the rear seat
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42v battery
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110 volt electrical receptacle inside cab
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High-voltage line runs under bed of pickup
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Another 110v receptacle in bed of pickup
Hybrid vehicle ‘Lock Out-Tag Out’ proto
Identify vehicle as hybrid . . .
Stabilize vehicle. . .
Access passenger compartment . . .
Shift gear selector/ parking brake lever .
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Turn ignition OFF…
Check that dash indicator light goes out .
Disconnect/shutdown 12v battery . . .
Our Hybrid Vehicle
“Challenges”…
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Today and in the future
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hood will contact ground
in a roof-resting incident
engine compartment
access will be difficult
’06 Toyota Highlander gasolinegasolineelectric hybrid vehicle
Power Cables
Orange and yellow colored power
cables carry high voltage Direct Current
(DC) between the HV battery pack and
inverter/converter. Also carries 3-phase
Alternating Current (AC) between
inverter/converter, motor, generator,
and A/C compressor.
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Future General Motors(GM)
gasoline--electric hybrid vehicles
gasoline
Power Cables will be…
Orange,
Yellow,
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and/or Blue
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Fire Department Field Research Work
McKinney, Texas
Two 2003 Honda Civic Hybrids
August 2006
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The “Crash Recovery System”
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Please refer to Emergency Response
Guides for specific details on
handling each make and model hybrid
vehicle
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