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Hybrid Cars : A Quick Introduction

by Joseph Then

It’s unbelievable how one invention and you can save the environment. I bet you don’t know what I



am talking about. Well, I am talking about hybrid cars. Unbelievable? I thought so. Well, for those who do not know what a hybrid car is, read on.

So, a hybrid car, or generally know as a hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses tow or more power sources to propel. The more common power sources are rechargeable energy storage system commonly known as RESS, a fuel powered source, air or human powered vehicle with electric or gas engine.

However, most hybrid cars are commonly referred to as hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV). This includes internal combustion and electric motors. So, what exactly is a HEV?

A conventional propulsion system and RESS are usually combined together to make a HEV. Yes, you read it right; they are combined. They are combined to achieve better fuel economy..

HEVs are considered the premium for hybrid cars. Thus, this tells us that they are more expensive. This is usually due to the car having more electronics and also extra batteries. However, some hybrid



cars are considered more expensive because of their design. One important thing to note is that when you sell your hybrid car it is not the same as selling your normal car. The selling price depends on the usage of the car.

Do you want to drive a hybrid car? I know I do. Well, there is only one obvious answer on why I would drive a hybrid car. It is because I want to save our one and only planet. If you have a chance to drive a hybrid car, take it. Hybrid cars ae fun to drive!

So, other than being environmentally friendly and fun to drive, why should you get a hybrid car instead of the conventional car? I am going to tell you all the benefits of driving a hybrid car.

Other than being environmentally friendly, a owning a hybrid car is easier on your pocket. Why? The fuel consumption is much lesser than that of a conventional car. Overall, the maintenance of the car is so much cheaper than having a conventional car.

Durability of a hybrid car is like the durability of a range rover. Sounds unbelievable but you have to trust me. Its gasoline engine, brakes and also batteries are so durable that the cost of maintaining them are close to nothing.

So, do you want to drive a hybrid car? Well, I have an answer for that. Within a decade, it is estimated that the market will increase its production of hybrid cars to three million. Toyota, the most popular hybrid car maker will increase production to a million in a shorter time frame.

Your next step? Put this to the test right away. Maybe you should start plannig to do your part to save the planet by trading your conventional car with a hybrid car.

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