Benefits of Owning a Hybrid
BENEFITS OF OWNING A HYBRID
There are many benefits associated with owning a hybrid vehicle. Environmental advantages include reduced emissions and less fuel consumption compared to traditional gasoline-engine vehicles. Besides the ecological aspect of hybrid cars, there is a list of financial bonuses as well.
1) Reduced Fuel Costs
It's the most obvious and most-often touted benefit of a hybrid car: the amount of money that a battery-assisted vehicle can save you at the fuel pump
2) Fewer Emissions
Hybrid cars help to keep the air clean, especially in major urban areas where gridlock can produce smog resulting from the accumulation of atmospheric pollutants.
3) Instant Torque
You’ve no doubt looked at the horsepower and torque figures associated with some hybrid and wondered just how pleasant they can be to drive given their relatively modest output. The reason for their success is that many hybrid vehicles fact that the electric motor delivers maximum torque rating instantaneously. No need to wait for the motor to spool or rev up - each and every one of its lb-ft is available as soon as the accelerator is mashed to the floor.
4) No Idling
You see signs all over telling you that you're parked in a 'no-idling' zone, and for good reason: idling a car is not only a waste of fuel, but it's also a major contributor to the smog and pollution that we talked about earlier. Hybrid cars have an advantage due to the fact that they almost never idle their gasoline motors. Once stopped, the internal combustion engine under the hood of a hybrid car is instantly shut down to conserve fuel and eliminate emissions. The car's battery pack takes over, powering the radio, the seat heaters, and the climate systems until the vehicle is once again moving
5) Tax Incentives
Hybrid cars are typically more expensive than their gas-only counterparts, due to the cost of the technologies involved in their research, development, and production of these vehicles. The great news is the federal government has created several income tax credit programs that are designed to encourage the purchase of hybrid cars.