Hybrid cars

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Permalink Reply by Curtis Flax on July 26, 2009 at 3:38pm

I too would be interested in any information you are willing to share. living in Western Kansas many people think that a car is a car and nothing is different. Well we finally got them convinced to wear full ppe and that gas shocks are dangerous. Now I have to start over and try to convince them that Hybrids have their own unique hazards as well. My email is liliggyracin@ruraltel.net

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Permalink Reply by Matt Gregg 1 day ago

i figured this would be easier, if you have some information to share please email me at mgregg@masoncountyoes.com i would like to get some information to do some inservice training at my dept. t

thanks

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit 1 day ago

They are different but some basics apply for all....there are 2 power sources...one for normal 12 volt applications and one for the powertrain....the 12 volt system works the same as in any other vehicle and is simple and safe to disable...the Other (usually orange in color) is NOT...STAY AWAY FROM IT and the battery packs....The other thing that is nice to know is you may not even be aware that the engine is on...they are virtually silent when in electric mode....removing the keys may NOT immediately shut the system down as they have capacitors that vary in their discharge times...so care must be used at all times for hybrids...Look at the back of the vehicle...almost all have a small placard stating "hybrid" on them....Stay safe......Paul

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