- It is designed specifically for a purpose and intent – clean running and efficient.
- Increasing the mileage
- Reducing the emissions of a gas-powered car
- Having more power than the electric car.
- Cut down on unnecessary pollution
- Avoid rising gasoline pricing and costly fill-ups at the pump
- Enough horsepower to deliver the power and performance that you need.
- Engine is much lighter so that the car will not have to use extra energy in order to accelerate.
- Components are smaller requiring less fuel using less fuel when starting up, getting better gas mileage, using less all-round!
Fuel-efficient, eco-friendly and conscious, stylish
There are many great reasons to invest in hybrids. Some individuals or interest groups will argue that the pricing is still too high, technology too expensive. Fact is the market is growing and expanding with more models launching every year and automakers jumping at the chance to infuse their market. Stay tuned… this is NOT just another fad!
Here are quick examples for your review of TWO GREAT cars that are available right now! They are also amongst the top sellers, high in demand and most frequently purchased.
Honda Insight
-Honda’s version of the hybrid car is called the Insight,
- Pricing starts at around $19,000 for the base model.
- Introduced in 2000
- Sold and marketed as getting the best possible mileage and being good for he environment
- It is a two-door coupe, small and very lightweight.
- 1.0L engine that weighs only 124 pounds and is the primary source of power.
- Additional power is provided by an electric motor which is powered by a 120 cell rechargeable battery.
- The gas engine provides power when the car is in motion It shuts off at stop lights and stop signs and automatically restarts itself when you press the gas pedal again.
- The Insight can reach speeds of 100 mph and averages around 60 overall.
- Aerodynamic shape allows it to have the low coefficient drag (Cd) of 0.25.
- The Honda Civic Hatchback in comparison has a Cd of 0.36 and requires more than 32% more power to reach the same speed.
- According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a set of Insights were tested and had an overall average of 46.8 miles per gallon.
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Honda Insight
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Toyota Prius
- Toyota‘s top-seller hybrid and mass favorite the Prius.
- Launched in 1997 in Japan
- Designed originally to reduce emissions in cities.
- Pricing starts at about $20,000 for the base model.
- Four door sedan seating up to five people.
- Gas engine turns off and on while driving.
- The gas engine doesn’t start until the car reaches the speed of 12 mph.
- Provides extremely low emissions when traveling in crowded areas.
- Travels 50 miles per gallon, which helps with fuel costs.
- According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a set of Pruis’ were tested and had an overall average of 41.9 miles per gallon.
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| Toyota Prius |
This table, taken from site sayhenry compares the two most popular hybrid cars now available
Feature
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Prius
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Insight
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Gas
Engine Always Used
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No
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Yes
(except when stopped)
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Gas
Engine Charges Battery
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Yes
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No
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Aluminum
Chassis
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NO
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Yes
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Emissions
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SULEV
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ULEV
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Apprx
Hwy Mileage
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50
mpg
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70
mpg
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Apprx
Top Speed
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100
mph
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100
mph
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Buying your hybrid vehicle (or not) is also not the end of the story. They why and how of hybrid vehicles, the best deal and ensuring you get the optimal, ultimate benefits from your car is also at stake.
If you understand how the hybrid technology works, the argument is that you will also be able to get the most from the vehicle by optimizing drivability, fuel economy and gas mileage.
If you understand how the hybrid technology works, the argument is that you will also be able to get the most from the vehicle by optimizing drivability, fuel economy and gas mileage.