What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid vehicle?

Question

if possible give me some sites apart from wikipedia and howstuffworks.com

Answer 1

Insurance is about the same as a regular car.

Maintenance is about the same as a regular car - use your favorite mechanic or DIY.

Same gasoline as a regular car...

Depending on model, many hybrids are holding high resale values (mainly the fuel-economy hybrids as opposed to the power hybrids).

Pros:
* Depending on where you live, tax incentives (income tax credit for US federal, some states or Canadian provinces offer income tax credits/deductions or sales tax reductions),or single-occupant HOV lane privilages (CA, VA, FL, NY), or reduced tolls (NY) or free parking...
* better HP and acceleration than a comparable car
* better (lower) emissions than a comparable car
* better fuel economy than a comparable car
* own a neat techy car
* long warranty (depending on model, the hybrid battery or system is warrantied in the US a minimum of 8 years/100,000 miles, up to the AT-PZEV models in CA-emission states out to 10 years/150,000 miles, and it is NOT pro-rated but a full coverage.)
* you do not have to plug it in

Cons:
* slightly higher initial purchase price
* own a neat techy car (should you need unscheduled maintenance, you're mainly stuck paying dealer rates)
* many ill-informed people stopping you and asking questions about your car, telling you untruths about your own car, or even telling you how stupid you were for buying it...
* you cannot plug it in

Answer 2

the honda insight gets the highest mileage in america. the engine runs in conjunction with an electric motor, which boosts the hp by 7. it's easy to park because of its compact size. it handles like a sports car; some of its components were adopted from the honda 2000. the battery system regenerates its power when braking or coasting, so there is no plug in charging. there are many features standard that would be options on other vehicles. the teardrop design makes it almost perfectly aerodynamic. every part of the car has been engineered for fuel efficiency. there are many safety features built in, such as front and rear crush zones. the engine will turn itself off when stopped to save fuel. the mileage compared with the toyota prius, which operates a bit differently, is comparable for city driving, but the insight will get 15 mpg more on the highway. the sleek, futuristic look catches a lot of eyes. it also aids the environment by cutting down on exhaust products.

there is not too much of a down side to the vehicle. it is strictly a two-seater, but for my needs, this makes no difference, since the majority of the time i have no passengers. where others see the car as cramped, as they are more familiar with a larger car, i think it is cozy.

the list price is around $22k for a new model, with a/c, but i bought mine used for $9.5. my personal best on a short trip has been 82.7 mpg.

i hope this has been helpful.

Answer 3

The cost of a Hybrid auto makes it a losing monitary deal unless you do a lot of stop and go driving. This is where the Hybrid pay off. On the highways it doesn't save a thing cause you use the motor full time.

http://www.omninerd.com/2005/11/11/articles/41

Hopes this helps.

Answer 4

Advantages are "green".
How about this: belt-driven devies take about 3 to 5% of the engine's horsepower at all times. But how much power is taken on the electric motor when accessories are used, like heaters or Air Conditioners? Is the efficiency lower? And how much for the battery relpacement, do we need to wait for statistics?

Answer 5

Well as of right now I do not think we have an advantage with them. First off is the cost, then the upkeep, then the power or speed generated from them.
But they are coming around real good.

Answer 6

i dont know the disadvantages but i do know they use about half the gas compared to a regular car, they get about 60 miles to the gallon and i am thinking about buying one due to gas prices

Answer 7

It uses less fuel and save you money and the environment.

Answer 8

ad-- its action good
disad--- it willnot survive long