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Because there using electricity instead of oil.
Electricity can come from many sources- Solar, Wind, Water to name just a few and those are a lot less polluting than Oil. (untrue)
Above is the common misconception. An electric car runs off of a plug and can get a few dozen mile trip in each day, with enough batteries. These cars do help to some slight degree with environmental issues, but are not hybrids.
Hybrids are autos that run from two fuel sources. Normally, production autos use gas and electric as their two fuels. Graders and construction equipment can be hybrids using diesel and gas.
Hybrids do nothing in terms of positive impact on the environment, but do help slightly with our dependence issue on foreign oil. It is quite possible that hybrids are worse for the environment then conventional autos of the same size due to their shorter life span and the wildly bad chemicals used in their production.
Batteries are never an issue for these auto's as the lead and plastic is recycled. The issue is the gases and chemicals used to make the extra electrical components.
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Why you drive hybrid cars?
To feel as though you are doing something good for the environment.
Who sells the best 2012 hybrid SUVs?
The best place to get your 2012 hybrid SUVs is from Honda. They are trustworthy, honest, and affordable. Hybrid SUVs are good on the environment, meaning all dealerships are for them.
Is Nuclear power the best for the environment?
Of course not... it causes fallout, and disturbance... i would think solar power or hybrid is good enough for the environment.
What exactly is an hybrid SUV?
A hybrid is a vehicle that runs on both an energy source as in a battery which can be plugged in. It also has a smaller fuel engine that runs on gas.
What is hybrid environment?
cars and other enviroment
How do hybrid cars help your environment?
They really do not help the environment. They may even be worse for the environment then conventional cars. They do save some fuel though. Helping reduce the dependence on forgeign oil is a good thing.
What cars have the best fuel economy and are environment friendly?
Generally, any vehicle that is referred to as a "hybrid" is going to have good fuel economy and be environmentally friendly. Some specific examples would be the Toyota Prius, the Honda Civic Hybrid, and the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
How do hybrid cars help people and the environment?
They let off fewer emissions into the environment.
Why do Porsche's have to be plugged in?
Porsche has not to this day released a plug-in vehicle of any kind, hybrid or otherwise, though there is speculation that the upcoming 918 Spyder will feature plug-in hybrid technology.
Are hybrid cars smart cars?
No smart cars are not hybrids, nor are they overall good for the environment. They do help reduce fuel consumption some.
Positive effects of a hybrid car?
Well, the hybrid car produces MUCH less emissions then the standard car, meaning you're doing good for the environment. Some hybrid cars can run on electricity as well, allowing you to save on gas big time! Hope this helps. Not to mention; hybrid cars look nice!
Which mobility scooters are good for the environment?
Any of them with electric motors are great for the environment. This site here will give you a good run down on some stats on them http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Electric-Mopeds---Good-For-the-Environment&id=3304300. There are several enviromentally friendly scooters. Several manufacturers offer hybrid scooters that save energy.
