Hybrid Cars

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Is a Hybrid Worth It? Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more popular, with most manufacturers planning to significantly increase the number of available hybrid models in the near future, a figure that has already tripled since 2003. How does a hybrid car work? We are all familiar with gasoline-powered cars, and most people have heard about or seen electric cars. A hybrid car is a combination of the two. A hybrid vehicle contains parts of both gasoline and electric vehicles in an attempt to get the best of both worlds. Hybrid Cars Pros and Cons If you listen to the makers, hybrid cars are the best invention since sliced bread. While there are many reasons to buy a hybrid car, including a new tax incentive for US owners, it helps to have a good understanding of how they work. Hybrid Gas-Guzzlers Concept vehicles that get 100 miles-to-the-gallon, or that run on hydrogen fuel, might garner headlines. But shouldn't the auto industry also use new technology to improve the fuel efficiency of today's biggest, least-efficient, and most popular vehicles? Plug-In Hybrids A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. You can fill it up at the gas station, and you can plug it in to any 120-volt outlet. Tax Incentives for Hybrid Vehicles Hybrids purchased or placed into service after December 31, 2005 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $3,400. The Car Talk Hybrid Center Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), also known as hybrids. Not only are they fuel efficient, but they produce far less pollution than gasoline engines. Will going green save you money? A hybrid is a vehicle powered by a combo of gasoline and electricity. The first hybrid introduced in Canada, was the Honda Insight in 2000. Since then we’ve seen the introduction of the Toyota Prius in 2001, the Honda Civic Hybrid in 2002, the Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid and the Ford Escape Hybrid in 2005, to name just a few.