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As with all alternative energy, there will always be consequences to using resources. Obviously raw materials and machines are being used to produce these cars, possibly using fossil fuels for energy at the plants. While more relative to the car, there is a difference between a hybrid and electric car. If you're talking about hybrid, gasoline is used to start and stop the engine. Once the engine is at a certain speed, the electric motor will take over. In a parallel hybrid, the car is driven by gasoline and power is maximized by the batteries. Either way, toxins and cloroflourocarbons (CFC's) are being produced and released into the atmosphere. Flexfuel cars and biofuel cars can run on ethanol or even vegetable oil which don't produce harmful gases such as cars using gasoline. The alternative would be an electiric car, but while you're charging it, you must remember that the electricity must still be produced at a plant somewhere, which may or may not be using fossil fuels to produce their energy.
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Negative effects of a hybrid car?
the price is the only negative that I know of.
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!
Any advantages to buying a diesel hybrid?
There may be certain tax credits involved in buying a hybrid car. Although there are more environmental advantages to buying a purely electric car like the Toyota Prius over a gas electric or diesel electric hybrid.
Why do hybrid car call as hybrid when it still uses gas?
Because it has two engines, one doesn't use gas to run. A Hybrid car is a perfect solution to the problems like deteriorating environmental conditions and rising oil prices. They use both gasoline and electric motors.
Are hybrid sport car, fuel and environmental friendly?
Hybrid sports cars can be very fuel and environmentally friendly. While they might to get as many miles to the gallon as other hybrids it is still a better option than an non hybrids sports car.
The Advantages of a Hybrid Car?
Hybrid car advantages are environmental, technological and economical. The environmental advantage is lower emission and an overall reduced carbon foot print. The technological advantage is that many of the drive-by-wire features in gas powered vehicles originated in hybrids. New technology is increasing hybrid performance characteristics. The economical savings result from the increased fuel mileage and possible tax deductions for purchasing a hybrid. These traits aren't found in a gas-powered vehicle.
What does it mean if a car is a hybrid?
if a car can run on fuel as well as on electricity it is called a hybrid car.[maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!] No maybe about it - that is a hybrid car. The most common is hybrid electrical, an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors
What is the differnece between a hybrid dog and a hybrid car?
Count the legs. If there ANY, it is not a car.
What is the best hybrid car?
Cadillac escalade hybrid
How fast is a hybrid car?
A hybrid car is about 100mph. I have renyed them for city driving and I was surprised on their pickup.
Which two things does a hybrid car use to run?
a hybrid car uses electricity and gasoline.
What is a hybrid powered car?
A hybrid is generally a car which runs on petrol and electric (powered by batteries)
