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The hybrid vehicle and its “green” technology is a bit more familiar to the average consumer these days. But there’s less public awareness about how these modern engines operate, the types of alternative powertrains available and the central role motor oil plays.
Advanced lubricant technology for all hybrids
ExxonMobil engineers regularly perform extensive testing in support of hybrids. A gruelling, non-stop 50,000-mile hybrid test simulating city and motorway driving showed that Mobil 1™ 0W-20 and Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 demonstrated excellent performance regardless of hybrid type, and inspection of the hybrid engines revealed that Mobil 1 motor oil provided excellent protection against deposit, sludge and wear.
Every hybrid powertrain configuration that ExxonMobil engineers test – series, parallel and series-parallel – can benefit from the overall lubrication and wear protection of Mobil 1 lubricant technology. Mobil 1 advanced full synthetic motor oil provides exceptional performance and protection for all hybrids.
Efficient function and design: How hybrids work
Hybrid vehicles are defined by their ability to use more than one energy source for propulsion; electricity is most commonly the additional energy source in hybrids. By using electricity, the hybrid design relies less on traditional fossil fuels, increases miles per gallon and reduces emissions. Modern hybrid vehicles employ three fundamental elements: an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a battery pack.
Hybrid technology takes advantage of everyday driving situations to increase efficiency. At lower driving speeds, hybrids can operate exclusively on their battery pack and electric motor. Regenerative braking functions to recharge a hybrid vehicle’s battery by capturing the momentum energy that occurs while coasting to a stop. Also, stop-start systems shut down the engine at full stops, which helps cut down on the energy required for idling.
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Mobil 1™ delivers exceptional performance against extreme conditions
Cold weather can cause motor oil to flow either too slowly or not at all. This can take a toll on your engine. That’s why choosing the right motor oil can make a big difference.
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How far can advanced science take you?
Mobil 1™ advanced full synthetic motor oil transforms at the molecular level to deliver outstanding performance for your engine.
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Mobil 1™ for modern engines
Your engine is a complex machine with hundreds of moving parts that operate under a wide range of temperatures and stressors. The oil you select needs to be equally capable of coping with these operating conditions to protect your engine against wear, corrosion, and the build-up of dirt and deposits
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How does Mobil Super™ help protect your engine?
When it comes to protection, the chemistry in the bottle really does make a difference.
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Stop-start systems
Learn how stop-start systems work and get the results of Mobil 1™ motor oil in extreme stop-start vehicle testing.
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Turbo-chargers vs. superchargers
Turbochargers and superchargers can both be found in modern engines, but only one delivers extra power and improved fuel efficiency.
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