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This depends on your definition of better. If you are only referring to better fuel economy then a hybrid can be considered better then a conventional powered automobile in some situations. A hybrid only engages it's electric motors at slow speed, for example to get you moving after a stop sign. When you first start to move it takes the most energy because of the forces in play. When an object is stationary it has a different set of forces acting on it then a object in motion. Once the car is in motion and above themanufacturer set speed then the conventional engine is started and takes over, in turn charging the batteries for the electric motors. The electric motors are not assist motors and are not engaging the transmission once the engine is on. Hybrids are believed to get better all around gas mileage but this is false. If you travel mainly at highway speeds they will not out preform conventionally powered automobiles. Another factor to consider in the hybrid concept is the cost of the batteries. The set of batteries that comes with the car will only last (depending on model and manufacturer) between 50k-100k miles. As a batter ages and is charged-discharged it looses its ability to hold the charge due to many different factors. Once the batteries are ready for replacement they are mostly dead weight and will inversely effect your gas mileage The cost of replacement is in the thousands and should be considered as an operational cost when purchasing a hybrid.
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Why is it better to buy a hybrid car than a regular car?
There are many reasons why hybrid cars are better than regular cars. One reason is that hybrid cars get better gas mileage than regular vehicles. Another reason is that hybrid cars help protect the environment.
What makes a hybrid better than an electric car?
If you are looking for more information on what makes a hybrid better than an electric car, the best place to look for your information is on www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/.../switched-on-highways.html
How do hybrid SUVs compare to other vehicles when it comes to fuel efficiency?
Hybrid SUVs get better gas milage than a normal SUV but much less than a hybrid car. But it is also going to depend on weather you are looking at a large SUV or a mid size SUV.
How efficient is hybrid car fuel?
Hybrid cars get better gas mileage than regular cars. Also, the great thing about the hybrid car is that you do not necessarily need to use fuel to drive a hybrid car, which will help you save money on gas.
Are hybrid cars better than a non hybrid car?
It depends what you mean by better. Performance wise, certainly not. Fuel economy, slightly so. Price, no.
How is a hybrid better than a regular car?
Hybrids are more enviromental healthy....I think.
Why do the call a hybrid car a hybrid when it still uses gas?
because it does not pollute as much as a normal car
What is the difference between hybrid cars and normal cars?
First: How do you not know this? (sorry) Second: A hybrid car is a car powered by electricity, while a normal car is powered by gas. Hope this helps!
How is a hybrid car better than a regular car?
They are far from "better" in some areas. They do save about 10% on gas over a similar sized auto. They are not cheaper to operate.
Is a hybrid better than a hydrogen powered car?
it depend on what is your stand point. if you are upper class , hydrogen is the solution, anything lower, hybrid. Hydrogens cost anywhere from $60,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the car.
How are hybrid car better?
In my opinion they are not better. Over the life span of the car it will cause much much more enviromental harm than a normal car that gets 20% worse fuel milage. This is due to the damage caused by mining, and manufactureing of the Batteries and rtelated drive components. But they do get better fuel economy, particularly driving in the city and that is what people see as the advantage.
Are the cost of hybrid cars better than electric and conventional cars in all situations?
The cost of a hybrid car is about 30% more than a conventional vehicle. Please see the following for additional information: www.alternate-energy-sources.com/hybrid-cars.html -
