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01. Buy Or Not
02. What Is ‘Hybrid’?
03. Considerations
04. Eclectic List
05. Available Technology
06. Look For
07. Quick Summary
08. Benefits
09. To Avoid
10. The Future
11. Closing Remarks
12. Resources
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Introduction - Like many individuals and groups out there in the real world, we ask the really obvious, but sometimes also tough questions to answer that most struggle with when contemplating the addition of a Hybrid vehicle to their driveway, garage and lifestyle.
01. Buy Or Not - It is true that a very diverse set of drivers, owners and enthusiasts, (even most people), consider hybrid cars for a variety of different reasons (your own musings and reasons will probably just add to the list here) …
02. What Is ‘Hybrid’? - A typical hybrid electric vehicle or HEV as the automotive industry aptly quipped and dubbed its newest brain-child and ingenious concepts, is a popular option to consider if you are in the market for a new or replacement vehicle.
03. Considerations -
- There is a wide variety and choice of hybrid vehicles already on the market, with lots of newly launched, concept and alternative innovative hybrids making their way onto the market. Supply and demand fuels and drives this fire further. Do not assume that your choices are limited just because the technology is relatively new. DO NOT GET OR BE CONFUSED OR MISLED BY INDUSTRY VERBIAGE: Learn the terminology, language and culture behind these vehicles. (Tip # 3:Take the time to study the differences, classes and types of hybrid vehicles – it will help you narrow the field and tell the real hybrids from the ‘impostors’)
04. Eclectic List -
- Foord Escape Hybrid is a hybrid SUV first, with V6 power and a four cylinder fuel economy to boot. According to online sources, it is a popular choice and winner in/for BOTH functionality and environmental awareness categories.
05. Available Technology -
- The RD-X is a concept model
- projected release year of 2007
- Acura is dedicate to make a difference
- They illustrate their will and ability to build an impressive hybrid SUV
06. Look For - Pay close attention to its appeal and promise, potential and possibilities – these are all factors that draw in the masses and the diverse crowd of interested consumers in these new automotive genius on our roads. Here just some of the ‘perks’ and bonuses:
07. Quick Summary -
- Hybrid cars produce substantially (up to 90%) less pollutants than comparable non-hybrid cars.
- POLLUTION CAN BE STOPPED! Hybrid cars help us do that by putting less of them there in the first place! Maybe we will even be in a position to do something positive about the air we live and breathe in
08. Benefits - If you are still not convinced that a hybrid is right for you, that is perfectly fine.
There are definite differences between a gasoline-engine car and a hybrid car. Look around you. Ask yourself. Have you seen a hybrid vehicle in the last week? It is true, more and more they are making their way onto our roads, driveways, parking lots and garages.
09. To Avoid -
- $$ MATTER AND ARE STILL MORE EXPENSIVE.
- Limited variety and choice for consumers, but the base is growing with more and more models making their way onto the market and even more in development.
10. The Future - Hybrids are here to stay. There is no denying it. Many are happy with theirs once it graces their lives. The decision is personal and will take time. For each of us the reasons for investing (or not) in a hybrid vehicle will vary. Investing in the environment and future has always served us well as a human populace. This is no different and time will tell. Auto-consumers are notoriously slow to adapt to changes and new offerings.
11. Closing Remarks - Openly share with others what you have learned and discovered regarding hybrid vehicles. Pass on the good word.
Hybrid technologies work hard for you to
- Increase the mileage.
- Reduce emissions and pollutants
12. Resources -
- www.wikipedia.com
- How Stuff Works - http://auto.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car.htm
- Toyota Prius vs. Honda Insight http://sayhenry.com/future.htm
- EcoInfo - http://www.care2.com/channels/ecoinfo/hybrid
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