The Environmental Benefits of Hybrid Cars

environmental benefits of hybrid cars

by: Marcos Teixeira

Gasoline, when burned, produces huge amounts of carbon dioxide, the major gas causing global warming. Hybrids which are not totally dependent on gasoline as source of power have therefore reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, and other particulate matters. A concrete example is the best selling Toyota Prius which only consumes 4 liters of petrol to run 100 kilometers. The Prius emits approximately 104 grams of carbon dioxide each kilometer.

Auto emission is 1/3 of the world's total carbon dioxide emission, bigger than the emissions produced by homes and factories all over the world. If the emissions of these pollutants are not reduced, mankind will face the terrifying effects of global warming sooner than we may be prepared for. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere deplete the ozone layer, the earth's protection from too much heat from the sun. Some of the effects of global warming are melting of the ice from the arctic region causing floods, death of plants and animals sensitive to too much heat, other regions in the United States and all over the world will have prolonged summer and shorter winter days which can cause human death.

Another environmental hybrid car pro is the reduced exploit of non renewable sources of energy like gasoline and other petroleum products. These products are generated from fossil fuels and are not recyclable. With less gasoline use, these natural resources can be conserved and can serve its other purposes aside from being used as automotive fuels. Every day, the United States consumes a total of 8.2 million barrels to drive cars and light trucks. If demand for oil is reduced, the country will also be less dependent on petroleum import to support their everyday driving needs.

Preference, trend, and price may not just be the considerations a car shopper should make when buying a vehicle. Increase fuel efficiency will save tons of greenhouse gases leading to fewer floods, lesser death of plants and animals, and other effects of unusual climate changes. Aside from these environmental effects, driving a hybrid can save dollars and at the same time decrease hassle visits to gasoline stations.

understanding parallel hybrids

Exclusive summary about Understanding Parallel Hybrids by Thomas Ajava

Most people think a hybrid is a hybrid when it comes to cars. The parallel hybrid is the classic hybrid most people picture when the subject is brought up. The vehicle runs on a both an internal combustion engine and an electrical power plant. The most popular hybrid ever built is a parallel hybrid. Many people mistakenly believe the Prius was the first hybrid on the market. Honda put the first hybrid out, but failed to market it aggressively for some bizarre reason that the board must now seriously regret. Regardless, the Prius is the dominant hybrid even though it no longer qualifies for a big tax credit like many hybrids.

The car usually goes into electric motor mode. The parallel system actually charges the batteries of the vehicle in two unique ways. Parallel hybrids have become the dominant form of alternative fuel vehicle on the road, but technology is forever moving forward.

Hybrids Vs Regular Fuel Cars

Exclusive summary about Hybrids Vs Regular Fuel Cars by Bond Mejeh

Whatever your priorities are when purchasing a car, fuel economy isn't the only thing to consider when looking to purchase a hybrid car vs. gas car.

Most hybrid cars average between 33 and 60 miles per gallon during normal city driving, and between 36 and 68 miles per gallon with highway miles. However, hybrids come with a higher sales price than similar gas models. Hybrid car owners also get a relief in insurance payments. Thanks to recent technology, hybrid brakes last a lot longer than those of regular fuel cars.

Regular cars are cheaper, but tend to cost more to run. Hybrid cars are a lot higher in price, but are a lot easier to run.