Advantages for Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid vehicles are powered by an electric motor and a small internal combustion engine. The electric motor provides boost to the internal combustion engine at higher speeds and allows the vehicle to be propelled solely on electric power at low speeds. Because the internal combustion engine is not always in operation, hybrid vehicles present many advantages in terms of reduced emissions and fuel economy.

Lower Fuel Usage

The engine in a hybrid vehicle does not have to work as hard as the engine in a non-hybrid vehicle, resulting in much higher fuel economy.

Lower Emissions

When an automobile engine is running on gasoline, it is emitting carbon dioxide into the air. Hybrids reduce the emissions of vehicles because the gasoline engine is not always running, particularly in slow-moving, congested traffic.

Less Wear on Engine Components

A hybrid vehicle uses its gasoline engine less, resulting in longer life and less wear on internal engine components.

Tax Benefits

Many hybrid vehicles are subsidized by the U.S.government with purchase incentives, including tax credits.

Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Because hybrid vehicles use less fuel, driving a hybrid can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, which are a non-renewable resource.

References

• Hybrid Tax Incentives
• Hybrid Technology