| Have you been thinking about hybrid cars and maybe | | | | quite expensive depending on the extras and options |
| wondering what a hybrid is anyway? Well, in this article | | | | added, the same as any new automobileHere is a list |
| we will hopefully help you understand them a little | | | | of what is available in gas powered hybrids on the |
| better.A hybrid is very similar to the gasoline powered | | | | market today and some that will be coming soon, |
| automobile most people drive today, the big difference | | | | Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda Fit expected in |
| is the hybrid also uses batteries as part of their power | | | | 2008, Honda Insight, Hyundai Accent, expected in 2009, |
| supply, most hybrid cars on the road right now are | | | | Chevrolet Malibu expected 2007 Lexus GS 450h, |
| gasoline-electric hybrids although, there are some that | | | | Nissan Altman, expected in 2007, Toyota Camry, |
| are diesel-electric, but for the sake of this article we | | | | Toyota Plus, |
| will concentrate on the gasoline-electric powered car.A | | | | SUVs & Minivans- Chevrolet Tahoe, expected 2007, |
| gas powered car has a fuel tank, which supplies | | | | Dodge Durango, expected in 2007, Ford Escape SUV, |
| gasoline to the engine, which turns the transmission, | | | | GMC Yukon, expected 2007, Lexus RX400h SUV, |
| which turns the wheels. The hybrid is a compromise, it | | | | Toyota Highlander SUV, Mercury Mariner SUV, and |
| attempts to significantly increase mileage and produce | | | | others will be coming in the near future.Right now there |
| fewer emissions than the gas powered car, to be | | | | are enough on the market to look at to see if maybe |
| useful for you or me, a hybrid must be able to be | | | | a hybrid automobile is for you. At first, the designs |
| refueled quickly and deliver around 300 miles or better | | | | seem a bit different, they do take a little time to get |
| between refueling. The fuel tank on a hybrid is very | | | | used to, but after awhile though they do seem to fit |
| sophisticated. Advanced electronics allow it to act as a | | | | right in and some will get you looking a second time at |
| motor as well as a generator. It can draw energy from | | | | the smart design. Take a look and maybe a test drive, |
| the batteries to accelerate the car, but acting as a | | | | I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the ride and |
| generator, can slow the car down and return energy | | | | concept of the new hybrids. They are different and will |
| back to the batteries. It takes 1000 pounds of batteries | | | | take some getting used to, but they are much needed |
| to equal a gallon of gasoline in energy. This combination | | | | and will do away with some of the other gas guzzling |
| can and is cutting gasoline consumption substantially. I | | | | automobiles that are on the road today. I hope after |
| am sure things will only get better in the future for | | | | reading this article you will have a better understanding |
| hybrid cars; they were a long time in coming and will | | | | of what a hybrid car is all about, they seem to be here |
| not be for everybody. The cost for the hybrids is not | | | | to stay.Did you know you could be eligible for an irs |
| as much as one might think although some do get | | | | hybrid rebate? |