2006-07-04 03:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by cooldudeanush 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
There is a global warming trend, but scientists have yet to decide whether humans or the planet's own natural cycles are the cause. (The Earth continues to go through cooling [ice ages] and warming cycles, and this could merely be another of those.)
As for hybrid technology, it is very new and expensive to implement. Auto manufacturers don't share their hybrid technology, forcing them to develop their own systems--which is a massive research and development expenditure most of them can't afford.
The expense is transferred in Hybrid prices. A new Prius, with a base price of $30,000 and a waiting list a mile long, is not within the reach of most people. Most other hybrid cars are too small to be a daily driver for anything other than couples or small families. And at the current rate, BMW MINI Coopers get better mileage on the freeway than Hybrids.
There is also the issue of the lack of automotive technicians trained to work on Hybrids...because their electrical systems run on 42 volts and are potentially deadly if you don't know what you're doing. Toyota and Honda offer Hybrid training to their dealerships, but not to independent mechanics.
Once Hybrid technology becomes more commonplace, it will become less expensive to develop and manufacture and, perhaps, Americans will be able to buy more. We'll all have to be patient. :)
2006-07-04 06:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by bracken46 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are not accurate records for a long enough period of time to prove global warming. The Earth has cycles of getting warmer and cooler. The short period of time that we have records for can only show that we are in a slight warming trend.
People are going to purchase vehicles that make sense to them. Right now certain folks are buying hybrids, others have made other choices. In many cases the extra cost of a hybrid is not worth it due to the way the car will be used. The fuel savings are not enough to justify other trade offs such as size and price!
Hybrids are good for city driving, (if you leave the A/C off, which most people will not do in city traffic in the summer) They save much less on the highway!
2006-07-04 11:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Americans cannot afford the hybrid cars. Also they are hard to find in alot of states. The car companies won't make more because then they will have to lower prices.
2006-07-04 10:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 20 year old Camaro get better milage than new hybrid. It has a outdated 305 cubic inch engine and tuned port injection, the car itself cost more than a hybrid being that it is one of 316. New parts for old car are better because of technology so you can get more out of dated car than a new hybrid.
2006-07-04 19:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course we cause global warming - partly at least.
2006-07-04 10:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we dont cause global warming blame the valcanos or do you blame us for that too
we can only fix it by putting out the sun
2006-07-04 10:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the oil companies would go out off business
2006-07-04 10:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot afford one! Maybe one of these rich celebritys that push them could buy me one?
2006-07-04 10:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by bigzen_lilpanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋