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I am a Hybrid technician, so I guess I can offer some input here. The question is a little strange to me, because most people ask the opposite, How is a Hybrid better than a regular car? Anyway, there are some issues to owning a hybrid that must be taken into consideration. Right now the cost of a hybrid is prohibitive. There was a study done recently by a consumer group, that calculated that in order for the hybrid to economically be feasible, gas would need to reach close to $9/gal. I don't know if that's true, but hybrids generally are more expensive than the same car in the regular gas model. Another issue is serviceability. Some shops are even afraid to change the oil on a hybrid, and honestly some shops shouldn't. While the gasoline engine part of a hybrid is the same as always, the electrical is completely different, with some areas containing voltages in the range of as much as 500 volts! Interestingly, the transmission is also part of the hybrid system, and contains high voltage. These high voltages are also a concern of rescue workers in the event of an accident. They are concerned about cutting open a vehicle to save someone, if there is a danger that the rescuer may be electrocuted. Another factor to consider is that once a hybrid is out of warranty, what will it cost to repair it? The high voltage battery, located in the rear, on a hybrid can cost over $1000.00, and requires a fork lift to remove and install. So I guess the four main areas of concern surrounding a hybrid is the initial cost, serviceability, and safety in the event of an accident, and cost of repair.
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Why is it better to buy a hybrid car than a regular car?
There are many reasons why hybrid cars are better than regular cars. One reason is that hybrid cars get better gas mileage than regular vehicles. Another reason is that hybrid cars help protect the environment.
How is a hybrid better than a regular car?
Hybrids are more enviromental healthy....I think.
What is the difference between hybrid and regular cars?
A regular car is a car than rans on gasoline. But a hybrid car is a car that rans on gasoline and battery.
How efficient is hybrid car fuel?
Hybrid cars get better gas mileage than regular cars. Also, the great thing about the hybrid car is that you do not necessarily need to use fuel to drive a hybrid car, which will help you save money on gas.
How is a hybrid car better than a regular car?
They are far from "better" in some areas. They do save about 10% on gas over a similar sized auto. They are not cheaper to operate.
What makes a hybrid better than an electric car?
If you are looking for more information on what makes a hybrid better than an electric car, the best place to look for your information is on www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/.../switched-on-highways.html
Are hybrid cars better than a non hybrid car?
It depends what you mean by better. Performance wise, certainly not. Fuel economy, slightly so. Price, no.
What is the different between hybrid car and car?
The difference is that a hybrid car has an engine that can run on gasoline OR the battery. The regular car only runs on gas.
What is a hybrid car what kind of gas do they use?
A hybrid car is a car that runs on battery and gas. It uses standard unleaded regular gas.
Ease of caring for a hybrid car engine?
Hybrid cars are actually no harder to maintain than a regular car. Everything is about the same. The only difference is you will be making trips to change your oil less often, which I am sure you will love.
Are hybrid cars more fuel efficient?
It depends on the type of Hybrid. A Hybrid HUMVEE for example still gets poor gas milage compared to a regular non-hybrid Honda Civic. However, a hybrid version of ANY car will be more fuel efficient than their non-hybrid types. It just depends on each individual car's ability.
Is a hybrid better than a hydrogen powered car?
it depend on what is your stand point. if you are upper class , hydrogen is the solution, anything lower, hybrid. Hydrogens cost anywhere from $60,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the car.
