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By Katherine Ramirez


Because of the environmental problems of today, deciding what car to buy is an even more important deciison than before. Today, you have the added choice of whether the car should be fuel-efficient, or non-polluting, or eco-friendly. The simplest approach to handle all of this is to get a hybrid car. You will not only get a car that is compact and fuel-efficient, but furthermore, it speaks that you care about the environment. Keep reading for a whole lot more reasons why your next car should be a hybrid.

Lightweight materials are employed in the construction of hybrids and their engines are designed for fuel-efficiency. If for some reason you stop the car, for instance at traffic lights, the car will shut the engine down and be able to start it again when you engage a gear. Given that in combination with an electric motor the car also has a gasoline motor, it accelerates well. The kinetic energy created by braking is channeled into recharging the electric motor's batteries. Minimal emissions, less idling time and increased fuel consumption are hallmarks of a hybrid. Friction is minimized through the tires using special rubber, and an aerodynamic design that reduces drag.

The high-capacity battery for working the electric motor is made of nickle-metal-hydride. It has improved fuel efficiency by using two power sources. Many companies today offer hybrids, including Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda plus Toyota. Purchasing a hybrid can also get you meaningful tax breaks from the US Government. You are telling the world that you are a conscientious person when you buy a hybrid, someone who hopes to help clean the air and wants to use less fuel.

You will learn how to have the best fuel efficiency by means of something known as pulse and guide to find the point where gas and electricity are being used in the most efficient ratio. You find this point by means of practice, yet a general rule of thumb is that it is somewhere between 30 and 40 miles per hour. You can save around 10 cents a gallon, if you can glide as opposed to accelerate, and don't drive around in such a hurry. Another word of advice is to ensure your tyres are inflated to the advised pressure, which will lengthen tire life as well as improve fuel consumption. Your fuel useage is usually reduced by as much as 10% for anybody who is driving around with tires that are low in air.

You have to do somewhat more research prior to reaching a decision on whether to buy a hybrid. Give all the different types a test drive and discover if you like the way they drive and if they fit your lifestyle. The hybrid vehicles differ in their suitability for town versus highway driving. A hybrid is a prudent decision, considering the tax breaks and the amount of money you will save on your fuel bill.




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