27 km/litro SENZA ricaricare: come funziona un FULL HYBRID?

Mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in, super hybrid: these days, everything is called "hybrid," but the same label hides profoundly different technologies. In this video, we'll clarify once and for all: we'll explain how the various hybrid systems work, why we believe the full hybrid is the formula that best embodies the true meaning of hybrids, and, above all, which technical details to look for to determine whether a full hybrid is well-made or not. To do this, we'll use the MG ZS Hybrid+ as a testbed, a perfect example of this philosophy. Let's start with the basics. The mild hybrid is the first step in electrification: a small 12- or 48-volt electric motor and a tiny battery that, in the best case scenario, adds about twenty horsepower. The plug-in hybrid is at the opposite extreme: a large battery, even 20-30 kWh, and plug-in charging, with all the associated advantages but also constraints (garage, wallbox, habits to change). In the middle is the full hybrid: a battery large enough to power the car in electric mode, no cables to plug in, and a gasoline engine that always operates at its maximum efficiency. Zero hassle, record-breaking fuel consumption. But beware: not all full hybrids are the same. Some use a planetary gear train, like Toyota and Honda, often mistakenly called a CVT; others stick a small 50-60 hp electric motor into a traditional automatic transmission, where the electric motor remains a backup; and then there are series-parallel systems like the ZS Hybrid+, in which the car decides on its own whether to use the gasoline engine for traction or as a generator to recharge the battery and travel in electric mode. It's the smartest strategy, especially in the city: instead of letting the gasoline engine "ramp" at traffic lights and restarts, the car travels in electric mode and switches on the combustion engine only for brief moments, using it as a generator at maximum efficiency, with the electric motor delivering over 90% efficiency. Two signs that a full hybrid is powerful: an electric motor of at least 100 kW and a battery of between 1.5 and 2 kWh, the "cup" that collects energy recovered during braking. The MG ZS Hybrid+ system specifications: — Internal combustion engine: 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle engine, 102 hp — Electric traction motor: 100 kW (136 hp) — Second electric motor unit (MGU) dedicated to the generation — ​​Battery: 1.83 kWh — System power: 197 hp, combined torque 465 Nm — 3-speed automatic transmission between the internal combustion engine and the wheels — 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds On the road, the key is smoothness: up to about 60-80 km/h, the ZS Hybrid+ runs virtually entirely on electric power, with the immediate acceleration and silence of a battery-powered car, while the four-cylinder engine only switches on to recharge, operating at its most efficient speed. The three gears add flexibility on extra-urban roads and on the highway, where at 130 km/h the internal combustion engine operates at about 3,000 rpm; Only during fast acceleration is the downshift noticeable. The real-world fuel consumption figures speak for themselves: 20-22 km/l on average in the city, 3.4 l/100 km (about 27-28 km/l) in our urban test, and 6.2 l/100 km over approximately 1,000 km, mostly on the highway. There's also a limit, stated by MG itself: on long, flat-out climbs, the battery runs out, and average power settles at around 102 hp. This conservative calibration, however, is precisely what makes this fuel economy possible in 99% of real-world situations; those who spend a lot of time on the highway can look to the HS with the turbo engine. For everyone else, the full hybrid remains the most rational choice: it's used exactly like a gasoline-powered car from twenty years ago, but with double the power, the comfort of electric driving, and the added benefits of type approval, car insurance, and access to restricted traffic zones (ZTLs) provided for hybrids in many cities. ✔ Smooth, electric-car-like acceleration, without recharging ✔ Very low real-world fuel consumption in the city and on the highway ✔ 197 hp and 465 Nm: true performance, 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds ✗ Power drops on long climbs when the battery is empty ✗ Noisy downshifts from the 3-speed gearbox when accelerating on the highway ✗ Software could be improved in managing the battery buffer All this in a B-SUV that remains among the most competitive on the market in terms of quality-to-price ratio: the MG ZS Hybrid+ starts at €25,490, with promotions that bring the starting price much lower. Find all our content at https://www.techdrive.it/prova-auto/m... What do you think of the full hybrid? Is this really the right hybrid for those who can't charge, or do you prefer plug-ins and mild hybrids? Let us know in the comments. #FullHybrid #MGZS #Hybrid --- Our Insta360 Ace Pro2 ACTION CAM: https://bit.ly/InstaTechDrive