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Daniel White

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As the U.S. introduces more Electric Vehicles (EVs) the infrastructure remains insufficient for widespread adoption that includes range anxiety, timing, and costs. Alternatively, Internal Combustion vehicles (ICV) are proving their harm to air quality and other pollution effects that pose its own challenges. Hybrid vehicles can be an effective compromise that can help reduce the negative air quality effects of ICV while also eliminating some barriers attributed to EV adoption such as has incredible reliability, great fuel economy, less toxic emissions, and a great vehicle alternative to combat Climate Change. The purpose of this research was to conduct an in-depth analysis of hybrid vehicles, aiming to advocate for their role as a more environmentally sustainable transportation option. The research question that guided this research was what role can hybrid vehicles play in the pursuit of a fully electrified transportation system? This study used data from Fuel economy.gov to evaluate the emissions of hybrids in Eastern Indianapolis, against gas vehicles. Descriptive statistics were captured and recorded. Results of this study revealed that some hybrid emissions are reduced by more than half compared to an average new gasoline car emissions. The study shows the amount of emissions in grams per mile (g/mi), between a selected hybrid vehicle, versus the average new IC vehicle. Other results from this study reveal that hybrid vehicles have outstanding fuel economy, with some cars getting up 600 miles in range. Switching to hybrids can serve as a solution to lower emissions and be a great sustainable solution until transportation is completely electrified. Keywords: Hybrid Vehicles (HVs); Emissions; Fuel Economy; Sustainable Transportation; Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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Purdue University / 2024

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Daniel White