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Advantages You Could Get From Hybrid Cars

Gas prices are getting higher and higher. As a result, more consumers are trying to boost their fuel economy as best they can. One way they are doing so is to look for alternatives such as hybrid cars. Hybrid cars mix the standard technology with an electric motor and Lithium ion batter.

One savvy consumer who purchased a hybrid is Emily Callahan. Callahan, a 24-year-old landscape architect, purchased a Nissan Altima Hybrid as her first car in 2007. Nissan had just released this hybrid in January of that year, making her one of the first purchasers of the model.

Ms. Callahan took a number of factors into account when she made her purchasing decision, including fuel efficiency, environmental impact, size, and tax incentives. Because she was one of the first consumers to purchase a hybrid auto, she got the tax refund of around $2300, which was the full sales tax amount paid on the car.

Hybrids have more going for them than just tax breaks of course. Because of very high fuel costs recently, hybrids also save on gas. Callahan told us that the Altima Hybrid gets an average of 36 miles per gallon, and t his adds up to some real savings.

Callahan can compare the cost of her hour-long commute to that of a friend who has a traditional Nissan Altima and also has an hour-long commute. Per week, Callahan spends $75 while her friend spends $100.

Callahan says she’ll never go back to a traditional vehicle. She points out that not only does she save money, but the hybrid car has no carbon emissions to harm the atmosphere.

Callahan points out a more unusual benefit to being a hybrid owner: camaraderie. Not only does she save money and help to protect the environment, but drivers of other hybrids recognize her efforts. Once in traffic, another driver of an Altima Hybrid stopped and gave her a thumbs up.

Hybrids offer many advantages. Check your favorite car manufacturer – most of them are joining the hybrid bandwagon. You can now find a range of vehicles, from compacts to SUVs, from Saturn or Ford or Toyota, or Honda or Lexus, all with hybrid technology.

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