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They get slightly better city mileage then conventional cars. They would help reduce foreign oil dependence if people drove them.
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Being Smart with Hybrid Cars?
One of the best reasons to buy a hybrid vehicle is due to the likeness factor. A hybrid car runs just like an ordinary vehicle. There is a common misconception that a hybrid car is a lot louder than an ordinary car. Actually, the truth is just the opposite. A hybrid car is nearly silent when it runs on the roads. For parents with noisy kids, this will be a godsend!
What are the components of a hybrid vehicle?
A hybrid vehicle is very similar to an ordinary gasoline powered vehicle. The distinguishing factor is that a hybrid car uses an electric motor alongside the ordinary engine to improve gas mileage, or in the case of the Toyota Prius, power the car solely by electricity when driving under 30 MPH.
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.
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.
Can the Hybrid be operated without the batterys?
Some can, some can't. In the system used by Honda if the hybrid battery dies the car will still run fine as an ordinary gasoline powered car, but acceleration will be a little weak. In the system used by Toyota as the transmission is electric if the hybrid battery dies the car can not move.
If everyone had a hybrid car?
the world would be a much better place
What is the difference between a hybrid car and a smart car?
Smart cars are uglier, but better for our 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
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.
Can you tow a hybrid car behind a motor home?
Depending on the relative size of your hybrid and your motor home, yes: there is nothing different about a hybrid v. ordinary car that stops it being towed with its front wheels off the ground. Of course there might be some issue if the car in question is a full-time 4-wheel-drive car; but that applies at least equally to non-hybrids. (I've never seen such a car as a hybrid, but perhaps they exist.)
Can I use Toyota hybrid car's battery in a normal car?
The Toyota hybrids actually use 2 different batteries:an ordinary 12V car batterya ~200V hybrid system batteryThe 12V battery could be used in another car if it has the same amperage ratings (or greater) of the battery the normal car requires. Check the ratings first.The hybrid system battery cannot be used except in the car it was specifically designed for.
What is the average car price for a hybrid?
From the research I have done the price for a hybrid car ranges anywhere from 15k to 17k but you can look around to see if you can't find a better price for the item.
