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Cars Ala Carte - Hybrids YES!
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Switch from a car to a Hybrid getting 15 mpg higher gas mileage and lose 1245 kg/yr (2737 lbs/yr) Hybrids can travel as fast as traditional cars and some hybrids like the Honda Accord Hybrid is the same size as the non-hybrid Accord. Hybrids are more expensive than regular cars but they start to pay themselves off in cheaper gas bills. As more people buy them, the price of hybrid should get cheaper |
Hybrids are sexy. |
I think the jury is still out on this one.Hybrid cars certainly use less fuel and trehefore produce less pollutants during the life cycle of the vehicle but at what cost?It can cost in the neighborhood of $3,000 $3500 for a full hybrid battery replacement. Some of these batteries may last the life of the vehicle some, obviously, will not. The high voltage hybrid battery and hybrid powertrain components create a potential, lethal shock hazard. The 1st generation 2001-2003 Toyota Prius battery is rated at 273.6 volts while the 2nd generation 2004-2008 Prius is rated at 201.6 volts. Many other hybrid vehicles use an even higher voltage supply as much as 300 V DC !The materials in nickel-metal hydride batteries can be carcinogenic, and the mining process for the material is considered highly threatening to public health and the environment.And the debate rolls on with plenty of pros and cons for both sides to feed off.I personally suspect that like most advancements in technology, these vehicles are at least a first step in the right direction to help wean the world off of fossil fuels but, again, at what cost? Was this answer helpful?
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