Hybrid vehicles. They’re a huge topic right now in the car world, and everyone is getting riled up about them. But what’s the big deal? Over 300,000 hybrid vehicles are running on American roads today, and the number rises everyday. How does a Hybrid car work? How safe are they? Why should I drive one? How much do they cost? Which companies make them? Will they really save me that much gas in the long run? These were the questions running though my head, and here are some of the answers I found.

Many people know that Hybrid cars are better for the environment than regular cars, but do they really know why? Hybrid engines combine two sources of power: a rechargeable battery and gasoline. They are also built smaller to accommodate the 99% of the time that you’re not going up a hill or accelerating quickly. When acceleration is needed, however, the battery provides the car with an extra boost of power. Some hybrids, like Ford’s new Escape Hybrid SUV, can run up to 25 miles per hour before the gas engine even kicks in. Another thing that’s pretty sweet about Hybrids is that when you stop, so does the engine. Well, the gas one at least, the battery is what keeps the car running, even though it doesn’t sound like it is. It took me a while to get used to this with my Civic Hybrid, but after a while you learn to appreciate the quiet. This video gives a detailed inside look into Toyota’s Prius.

So, sure, the hybrid has all this technology in it, but does that make it as safe as a regular gas running vehicle? yupp. And while you might think you look fly in your new Hummer, guess again. Green vehicles are currently and will continue to be a hot trend in the US. Can you really take someone with a 35 gallon gas tank seriously as temperatures and gas prices continue to rise? Show your intelligence to the world and be seen in a hybrid vehicle today! Now that’s sexy.

Categories: Go Green
Tags: Green Cars, Hummer, Hybrid Cars, Technology