Vincent Hybrid System (VHS)


What is a Hybrid?

A hybrid is a system that uses more that one power source, working together to achieve a common outcome. In the case of a car, it usually refers to a petrol engine and an electric motor working together, in an attempt to save fuel. The basic idea is that as you brake, the hybrid system uses the kinetic (moving) energy of the car to charge the battery and slow the vehicle down. As you accelerate again, the system releases electricity from the battery into the electric motor, to assist the petrol engine to drive the car. There are a few drawbacks to this system though:

  • Hybrid batteries are very heavy

  • Hybrid batteries are very expensive

  • Hybrid batteries are very unreliable

  • Hybrid batteries are extremely inefficient

  • Hybrid batteries have a short lifespan

  • Hybrid batteries contain many dangerous chemicals like nickel and cadmium. The process of producing and transporting these chemicals causes more environmental damage than the hybrid vehicle is supposed to save, with its claimed reduction in emissions.


How is the Vincent Hybrid System Different?

The VHS is a non-electric hybrid system,  which uses compressed air to store power collected from regenerative braking. As you use the foot brake, the system slows the car by compressing air, using the kinetic energy of the vehicle. As you accelerate again, the system releases the compressed air to assist the engine in driving the vehicle. The actual brakes are rarely used, except in emergency stops.


What are the Benefits of the Vincent Hybrid System?

The VHS has many benefits over a regular hybrid system.

  • Improved fuel economy and power

  • Can be retrofitted to almost any car or motorcycle

  • Relatively light

  • Relatively small

  • Very reasonably priced

  • Very reliable

  • Vastly more efficient

  • Does not contain any dangerous chemicals at all


To register you interest for the Vincent Hybrid System, please complete the form on the right.