Alternative Energy and Fuel: Considering a Hybrid Car?
Friday, October 17, 2008 16:55Although a hybrid vehicle may save a bundle at the pump, is this car as easy on the wallet throughout the course of its lifetime as it is at the pump? Many consumers have this concern, and for this reason it is important to research each vehicle choice in depth – before making the final decision.
Although prices for hybrid vehicles can be expensive, the money that will be saved throughout the life of the vehicle may offset these initial costs. For this reason it is important to consider the budget of the customer when debating the purchase of a hybrid vehicle to save money on fuel.
Quick tip: Hybrid cars cost on average two to four thousand dollars more than traditional vehicles.
Are you concerned about the environment? Many activists are taking the next step to reduce the emissions created by the daily use of their vehicle. Are you one of the potential vehicle owners that wish to decrease your impact? If so, then a hybrid is the right choice for you!
Hybrid vehicles are actually most beneficial to drivers who use the vehicle for more than ten thousand miles per year. In order to realize the great fuel economy, the car must be used often enough to return a savings. For a driver that doesn’t use the vehicle often it may be beneficial to purchase a traditionally fueled vehicle which just runs on plain old unleaded.
Considering these aspects of a hybrid car to make the decision can be helpful in deciding if a Hybrid is truly worth the investment.
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Gadget Advisor says:
October 17th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I’m not personally (can’t drive due to vision), but I know a lot of people who are looking to switch.
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Ohio Health Insurance Plans says:
October 17th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
In Israel, they are developing a system of electric “charge” stations…similar to our gas stations.
Within 10-15 years, they should be able to reduce their oil imports in half…or more!
Maybe we should take notice…
Project Black says:
October 17th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Hybrid is the way of the future, no doubt. Until people start understanding we need them, our earth will continue to crumble right before our feet…Come on Planet Earth — Let’s get up there!
Erik Chase says:
October 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I’d wait on the hybrid car, there’s going to be new electric cars in 2010. Mopar is talking about coming out with an electric sports car called the Dodge EV, looks and sounds pretty sweet. They say it goes 0-60mph in under 5 seconds, that’s where it at right there!
hydrogen car says:
November 12th, 2008 at 9:49 am
hybrid car is a good idea of going green same with hydrogen cars, they both make sense in helping our nature and reducing fuel consumptions..
Kustomatic says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Hybrid cars are cool. But I just don’t think they can replace a pure fuel powered car in speed. But in fuel economy Hybrid rocks.
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hHeartland Energy Development Corporation says:
February 20th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Hybrid cars help in reducing toxic emissions. These emissions are released by using conventional cars. So innovative ideas are more welcome. in present situation.
Lucy
Renewable Energy Future says:
February 24th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I purchased a 2005 Hybrid brand new and it cost me $30,000 to drive it off the lot. Most people couldn’t believe this when I told them but for me it was more about supporting an emerging technology. Now almost every major car manufacturer is coming out with hybrids and soon electric cars. Electric cars are the way of the future and hybrids will get us there.
Ken Fry says:
March 16th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Has anyone ever thought of incorporating small wind turbines on vehicles to generate electricity when the car is traveling to charge the battery?
Seems like this would work and you would be creating energy while using it.
Darrin from Build your own Windmill says:
March 20th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Seeing that I drive over 20k miles a year maybe I should look into it. I have been going back and forth on it because of the expense and this is the first time I’ve seen someone say that 10k and above is a good price point. Things to consider.
Ardi from energyalternative says:
March 24th, 2009 at 1:10 am
If we think about future, about environment, and how to save our world. By purchasing hybrid car is right choice. Thanks
flowmaster says:
March 25th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Hybrid car really is a wise option. It might be more expensive than the regular car but you’ll end up saving more in the long run. Plus, it’s good for the environment too!
CA Car Repair says:
April 6th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Hybrid cars are a good choice though I’m anxious to see what the plug in hybrid bring from GM and Toyota (if GM makes it that is).
Health Insurance Guy says:
May 8th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
CNG seems to be a good alternative for fleet vehicles. They are some of the biggest polluters and govt can re-outfit their fleets with more ease than we can.
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Energia solare says:
May 18th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Advanced Energy Center is a public-private partnership dedicated to the advancement of energy research and technology deployment. You can save money buying less power cars.
Car Insurane Maniac says:
October 11th, 2009 at 4:47 am
I would choose hybrid cars because its eco-friendly, I really concern to our environment. I will add another alternative to fuel, this is water as fuel. I once heard this before in news that this came all when a Filipino inventor in the Philippines made the formula to use water as an alternative to fuel because of high price in fuel, but the government can’t support that maybe because of money, they make money out of the fuel exported in the Philippines with its tariffs, so the Filipino inventor sale the formula abroad, and then there’s a lot of experiment made.
Jeff Comegys says:
October 20th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
My wife’s company car is a Prius . We were a little skeptical about it when we found out it was coming. Turns out it is a great car. Rides and handles great, much more roomy than expected. Averages about 43 mpg. When I purchase my next car I will seriously look at a hybrid.
Dan H says:
November 6th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Personally, I am not a big proponent of the man made global warming theory, but I do see the need to get off of foreign oil. So, I may switch my truck to CNG or wait until they come up with a usable hydrogen vehicle
milly from coventry van rental says:
December 27th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I wish they would hurry up and get decent electric vehicles on the roads – am I right in thinking its the oil companies holding things back?
The cost of petrol is just silly nowadays.
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