Benefits of Hybrid Cars

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Benefits of Hybrid Cars

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Hybrid car technology is being advertised as the answer to the vehicle of the future, one that is much friendlier to the environment and requires much less dependence on fossil fuels reserves. Is this advertising the truth though, or are hybrids just as harmful as traditional vehicles? Can hybrid vehicles be the solution to the fossil fuel dependence that America is suffering from? To determine this first you need to understand how hybrid technology works, the benefits of hybrid cars, and the disadvantages of hybrid cars.

Hybrid technology combines all of the advantages of an electric engine with those of a gasoline motor. This technology is used for several different reasons, including improving the fuel usage and economy of a vehicle, to increase the power of a vehicle, or to add an auxiliary power source for tools and devices that require power. Hybrid technology has advanced quite a lot in the last ten years, and includes regenerative braking, electric motor drive assist, an automatic shutoff and start system, and other options that can greatly increase the power and features of a hybrid vehicle while reducing the need for traditional fossil fuels. Hybrid vehicles can help reduce harmful sulfur and carbon emissions, because less fuel is burned due to the electric component of the vehicle. The hybrid electric car uses electricity generated from energy the car creates, resulting in much less fuel use. Some hybrid vehicles can use alternative renewable fuel sources as well, including biodiesel and ethanol. These fuels are a combination of traditional gasoline or diesel with a more environmentally friendly ethanol or biodiesel, making a hybrid fuel. Hybrids run on an internal combustion engine, but they have an electric motor and batteries as well. When the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, the energy the wheels are creating is used to generate electricity. This electricity is stored in batteries until it is needed. When the vehicle needs more power, the electric motor uses the stored energy in the battery and provides the extra energy needed.

Unlike all electric vehicles hybrids do not have the disadvantage of having to be recharged, because the technology used allows the car itself to supply all the energy needed for the electric motor. Some advantages of hybrid cars over electric cars include versatility. Because hybrid vehicles use either traditional fuel or biofuel along with electric power, they are more efficient and do not require any special resources to operate. Obviously hybrid technology is not perfect, because some fossil fuels are still needed, but they are a much better choice than traditional vehicles that guzzle gasoline and diesel fuel and then fill the air with pollution and carbon.

Because hybrid technology has come so far, hybrid vehicles are widely available, at a cost that is not much more than a traditional vehicle. These vehicles have many benefits, and can save you money over the long term that more than equals the small increased initial costs. But there is still the issue of gasoline and diesel use, even when biofuel mixtures are used, because most biofuels have at least a small percentage of fossil fuels. If all traditional vehicles were replaced with hybrid versions, this would have a big impact on the amount of pollution and carbon released, and it would also lower the demand for fossil fuels significantly. Hybrid vehicles and technology are one step further to an end to fossil fuel use, even if they are not the final answer.

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17 Responses to “Benefits of Hybrid Cars”

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Chuck Says:

I own a hybrid and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have gotten better gas mileage from it and it really saved me a lot of money when gas prices were over $4 a gallon. They really are well worth the money.
February 3, 2009 at 16:38 pm
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john Says:

Hybrid or no hybrid, who cares... in my opinion it is about marketing. if they want to sell overpriced hybrids, they can say anything they want but those toys still consume gas...
February 4, 2009 at 20:31 pm
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Jacob Says:

I personally would love to own a hybrid not only for the enviromental effects but also to save on money coming out of my own pocket. The problem is that the hybrids are not as affordable to the average customer as they need to be, especially not in this market.
February 6, 2009 at 08:45 pm
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Gabriel Says:

Hybrid car is an exclusive thing If you want to be different and owe one you'll have to pay for this too.
February 6, 2009 at 14:11 pm
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Arizona Says:

I believe that there is someone out there like Henry Ford who can make a Model T Hybrid
February 6, 2009 at 14:27 pm
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Laura Says:

But if the benefits of a hybrid are the key factor then why does it need to be exclusive? Isn't it about saving the enviroment and not about how flashy a person can look?
February 6, 2009 at 21:00 pm
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John Says:

It is exactly all about how flashy person can look
February 6, 2009 at 23:05 pm
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Jonas Says:

While I am a true believer that hybrid cars will help lessen our need to fossil fuel we will never be completely able to not use it in some form or another.
February 8, 2009 at 09:22 pm
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Troy Says:

I definitely think that hybrid cars are not only the future of cars as we know it, but I really think that they are a fantastic invention!
February 10, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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Nicole Says:

Hybrid cars are honestly one the greatest inventions in the world. Not only do these cars help the environment, but think about if everyone in the world replaced their gas using car with a hybrid? It'd rock!
February 10, 2009 at 12:12 pm
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Accident Claims Says:

Well no one can beat you in writing posts. I really love your posts every time.
February 16, 2009 at 15:36 pm
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Darwin Says:

Consider this: the batteries in hybrids last about 20,000 miles and then they need to be replaced. They cost about $5,000 per battery. So conceivably you could be replacing the battery once a year. Think about what your total investment will be before buying, folks.
February 19, 2009 at 00:49 pm
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awogaotama Says:

A good articles. Now this hybrid term we often hear. What is it hybrid? and how the prospects in the future?
April 5, 2009 at 14:00 pm
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huongquynh198x Says:

thanks alot, this article is very useful for me :))
April 18, 2009 at 07:08 pm
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risang damar Says:

hybrid car is car with environment-friendly technology. bring great effect for the nature, if everyone uses it, replace the conventional car.
April 26, 2009 at 23:13 pm
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Minnesota limo Says:

It's definitely a nice concept hybrid is must- see car, because of its features, but I hope that this car would be affordable as it hits the market soon.
May 7, 2009 at 01:57 pm
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California style Says:

I just love my Hybrid. I get over 500 miles per tank on the highway.
November 3, 2009 at 11:34 pm