by John Roney
Hybrid cars use a combination of traditional petrol-power and electric energy. They typically feature a petrol engine and an electric motor, and use sophisticated computer technology to manage the use of these two energy sources to maximise fuel efficiency. Many hybrids are user-configurable, and feature several driving modes which change how much energy the car employs from each source - they can operate purely on petrol power, use different combinations of electric and petrol energy, or operate on electricity alone. When doing away with petrol, hybrids essentially become ZEVs - zero-emission vehicles.
Despite hybrid cars generally being more expensive than traditional vehicles, they can pay dividends in terms of long-term savings - and because they release fewer emissions, they are more environmentally friendly as well. Better fuel economy means less petrol stops, saving you money and saving you the frustration of long queues at the petrol station.
The battery life - The life time of a hybrid car is something you should be aware of since the batteries cost a lot. On average the batteries last from up to 7 to 9 years. The Honda, for example, gives a 8 year per 80,000 mile warranty while Toyota gives 8 year per 100,00 mile warranty. so you are covered for some considerable time before you begin to think of renewal of battery. Also, don't forget that the battery could exceed the warranty period. Most manufacturers should cover cost in case of failure during warranty period.
Few specialists, parts price are available - There are few specialists presently on the hybrid cars. Parts may not be readily available and the prices of parts could be very high indeed. All this is as a result of the fact that it is a new technology. As more and more people buy hybrid cars there will be more parts available and more specialists would emerge. Price of gas - You may not really see the expected savings if you are using a hybrid car when gasoline price is low. But if there is any cause for gasoline prices to go as high as $4 or $5 per liter you may begin to see some considerable amount of savings because then you should be using the battery powered side of your hybrid.
Credit on purchase - You can get tax credit on your federal tax return with the purchase of a hybrid car. This is an incentive by U.S. government to encourage people to patronize hybrid car manufacturers. The general logic is that with more purchase of these cars manufacturers are encouraged to intensify research on these cars as well as use of alternative energies. To know how much credit you can get on the various brands of cars go to the IRS site on hybrid cars. To conclude - If you are looking for prestige, savings on gas in periods of high gas prices and you have the money to buy it, please go check <a href="http://buycarbattery.org">Buy Car Batteries</a>.
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