With our current economy, higher prices on just about everything, including gasoline, many people are turning to purchasing hybrid cars. Not to mention global warming, our world is falling apart. The big car manufacturers, Honda, Mercury, Nissan, to name a few, are realizing the same thing and making them so that people can drive ‘cleanly’.
Many people think that our global warming is caused by emissions from gasoline or diesel vehicles, but hybrid cars are becoming popular no matter what the reports say. If you want to enjoy a cleaner environment, maybe a hybrid car is for you. They certainly don’t look like the cars you’re used to seeing on America’s roads. When the first ones came out they looked like they came out of space, that was because the engine needed so much more space than an average engine, but nowadays you can hardly tell the difference.
Hybrid cars are so expensive that not many people can afford them, but as time goes on and more and more are made, prices will come down and everyone will be able to own one if they want. Why so expensive? It seems to be the engine due to its complexity; It costs more to make and design. Even the transmission system is different; Batteries to power the car are not cheap.
As with any new concept, be it cell phones, new cars, the hybrid car is expensive because of the newness of everything. As it becomes more available, you will see prices go down. These cars are such a new concept that you’ll even save at the gas pump, yes, you use gas, but only such a small amount that you won’t have to go to the gas station for months.
Unlike old electric or diesel cars that are in sub-zero climates, these hybrid cars don’t need to be plugged in anywhere. The battery will recharge when you hit the brakes, so it’s recharging the entire time you’re driving it. Another good thing about them is that the batteries have a lifespan of around 150,000 to over 200,000 miles, depending on the car manufacturer, and there is a good warranty that covers the batteries. You might even be able to get a tax break when you buy a hybrid car, depending on where you live.