Abstract:

Observations of market reality indicate that hybrid cars, especially those in the plug-in model, are becoming more and more popular and constitute a cheaper and more efficient alternative to electric cars. The aim of the article was to present road emissions of carbon dioxide and operational parameters of selected HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) car models. Passenger cars from leading manufacturers such as Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Volvo, Peugeot, Porsche, and Land Rover were taken into account. The article illustrates trends in carbon dioxide road emissions and fuel consumption of HEV vehicles (also considering expected values according to the normal distribution and descriptive statistics). Additionally, the parameters of HEV drive systems were examined, such as: Fuel consumption depending on mileage and energy efficiency. It was concluded that these parameters have high values, especially for HEV vehicles equipped with turbocharged powertrains. The recipients of the research are the demand side - vehicle users who are considering purchasing a Hybrid vehicle.