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Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid
Vehicles - the drive for cleaner air. As more and
more sports utility vehicles, trucks, and minivans are
replacing small cars on the highways, there is a growing
concern for the high amounts of chemicals being released
into the air and environment.
Not only do these larger forms of transportation consume more gasoline,
but they also have a higher emissions rating,
largely helping to contribute to the greenhouse
effect.
Hybrid vehicles, therefore, are becoming
more popular every year, and soon these types of
vehicles might become the industry standard.
By researching the benefits of a hybrid vehicle, you can decide if this
transportation method is right for you and your family
when you are purchasing a new automobile.
Hybrid vehicles combine a small electrical motor and
battery with a traditional combustion engine
to power the automobile.
This reduces
both fuel consumption and emissions, causing hybrid
vehicles to operate longer on the same amount of
gasoline and contribute less to pollution than a typical
vehicle.
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A well-designed hybrid vehicle can reduce smog pollution by over 90%
and cuts down on global-warming pollutants by up to
50%.
Hybrid vehicles can also help consumers cut costs. They are competitively
priced, and you will save thousands of dollars worth of
gas money over the lifetime of the vehicle, since they
consume much less gasoline.
Some states also offer monetary incentives for individuals who purchase
hybrid vehicles. Check your local laws to find out more
about these incentive programs.
The Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Honda Civic
were the earlier entries seen on the highways. General
Motors Company and Chrysler have nearly a dozen models
ready to go and every major automobile manufacturer in
the world will have a competitive stable full of hybrids
in the next few years.
Drivers have found that these cars offer similar or even better
performance ratings as traditional combustion engine
vehicles, and much better gas mileage.
Is a hybrid vehicle right for you and your family? The answer to that
question will be different for every person, but it is
definitely an option to consider.
Hybrid vehicles are healthier for the environment, which in turn
creates a healthier world for the future generations.
Consider purchasing a hybrid vehicle if you are on the
market for a new automobile. When you test-drive these
cars, you will be surprised at how well they handle, and
how affordable they can be.
Are Hybrid vehicles the automobiles of the
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