Pros
and Cons of Hybrid Cars
by SolveYourProblem.com
On the market in the United States since 1999,
the hybrid car combines a battery-assisted electric motor with
a gasoline engine. These increasingly popular and extremely
fuel efficient automobiles ingest less gas while also emitting
fewer pollutants than the standard auto engine. Will
the popularity of the hybrid car last? That is the question on the minds of
auto makers and car aficionados alike. To determine the answer,
one must consider both the pros and the cons of the hybrid
car.
The
hybrid car is a perfect choice for anyone concerned with
environmental issues. Research shows that certain hybrid models
produce 90 percent fewer dangerous pollutants than a conventional
gasoline engine. This decrease in emissions is largely due
to the vehicle’s design. Hybrids’ can also greatly reduce smog
pollution, with the total deduction percentage towering over
the national average. Many also like the fact that hybrid vehicles
combine the best of both automobile worlds. The cleaner energy
of an electric motor with the sustaining long-lasting power
of the gasoline engine is provided in a hybrid vehicle. This
winning combination produces a car that is highly fuel efficient,
and can save up to 30 miles per gallon more than a standard
non-hybrid auto. Less fuel consumption equals fewer harmful
pollutants. Unfortunately, the hybrid car can never achieve
total emission-free status due to their internal combustion
engines.
The
smaller engine of the hybrid car has proven to be far more
efficient than that of a conventional vehicle. This is
a big plus for many. Most standard vehicles require a large
engine to supply enough power for acceleration. However, with
smaller hybrid engines, this is not the case. The efficiency
in these engines can be improved by using smaller and lighter
engine parts. A smaller engine does not have to use the added
energy that a larger one uses in cases of extreme acceleration.
A smaller engine also makes for a more compact car, a feature
that attracts many potential hybrid owners. This engine and
lighter materials also make an automobile that weighs quite
a bit less than your average non-hybrid vehicle.
Buy
a hybrid, get a tax break. Now that can increase popularity
on any car! The federal government is offering tax cuts to
those who purchase hybrid cars through the year 2006. The amount
of tax deduction you will receive depends on a number of factors.
The tax bracket you are in, and the years you file are some
things that are considered. The government began these deductions
with a one-time cut of $2,000 in 2003. In the year 2004, the
average tax cut was $1,500, in 2005 the cut will be $1,000,
and in the final year, 2006, the average deduction will be
$500.
The
hybrid vehicle does come with some disadvantages. The
steep price tag is the biggest complaint for most hybrid buyers.
Be prepared to pay an average of $4,000 to $6,000 more than
a conventional non-hybrid car. The average manufacturers suggested
retail price for the basic model hybrid runs about $20,000.
Owners can save up to 50 percent on fuel, however. The high
cost is mostly due to the extremely expensive battery that
hybrids use for power, and the current high demand for the
hybrid car. Most hybrid batteries range from $1,000 to $3,000
with some exceeding $8,000. The battery is covered under the
car’s warranty, but once it is expired, it is entirely up to
the owner to deal with this pricey piece of equipment.
Hybrid
vehicles can be rather difficult to find in some areas. In the beginning of the hybrid vehicle, car manufacturers did
not want to produce the automobiles in large quantities until
there was a large demand. Most consumers do not want to buy
an automobile until they see them, and that is what generally
generates demand. So, it takes awhile for new cars to debut
on the market. With the popularity of the hybrid increasing
at a steady rate, many waiting lists have been created for
various makes and models of this now favored car. Some lists
range anywhere from two to eight months. As the production
of these vehicles increase, so will their appearance at car
dealerships across the country.
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