Before the tips, here's a quip: "Back in the 1970s, we adopted fairly ambitious goals to improve efficiency of our cars. What did we get? We got a tremendous boost in efficiency." -Jay Inslee. It's not too late. We can have history repeating itself, and you can be part of us as we write history by going hybrid. Isn't that wonderful?
The term Eco-friendly is becoming more and more appreciated, and the motor industry is no exception. Engineers are now moving from the classical engines to the more efficient hybrid ones, where the cost used previously on fuel is slashed to less than half. That's not only good news to the consumer but the manufacturer as well due to increased sales volumes. And what more does a manufacturer ask for?
In marketing, the discipline is defined as a two way traffic in which the producer, after identifying consumer needs sets to satisfy them in a way to create a lasting relationship with mutual benefit. In the case of green fuel, this kind of relationship is created with least effect on the environment now that greenhouse gases are becoming more of household names. Also, with the fluctuating oil prices and supply-shocks, people are gradually moving to cushion themselves against such severity. As some opt for low engine-size vehicles, others are finding the hybrid concept more accommodating but the result is the same; less cost on fuel.
If power is your main concern, you don't have to worry since these cars perform at par with normal gas-powered vehicles if not better. These cars also come in handy with different purchase incentives that vary with states, and also provide better mileage in addition to reliability and comfort associated with gas-powered vehicles. Obsolesce is one of the main impediments to developments, but this is not the case to hybrid cars as the future has never been brighter.
Honda is famous for its Civic, and it has acknowledged that the hybrid battery is here to stay. Due to its regenerative braking technology the battery need not be charged by an external source and so the source of power should not worry you. The battery, though expensive comes in handy with goodly warranties with dealers like Honda and Toyota which lead in hybrid car sales in the U.S offering 8 and 10-yr warranties on their batteries respectively.
A bad start can ruin a perfectly good day and its worse for an impromptu hybrid breakdown without specialized technical know-how nearby. It is thus important for routine check-ups and since this is the dawn of new technology, its smarter to take it back to the dealership for repairs, as their mechanics are certified in servicing hybrids. As a matter of fact this is highly eased by the hybrid technology which to an extent reduces engine wear and brake wear, which are among a driver's greatest nightmares. Since hybrid batteries work best at optimal temperatures, it is always advisable to give it time to warm when its cold outside. This enhances performance and durability.
Some say, "You are what you wear," others "you are what you eat" and others "you are what you drive," but in hybrid, nothing defines you more than the car you seat in. It is not just a mobility machine; it's a lifestyle. It's not a wonder if you met a motorist who recently switched from gasoline to hybrid smiling all the way home and when asked of the cause simply states, "I just spent half of what I used to spend on fuel!" This can happen to you too. Think about the environment, think about the depleting energy resources, but most importantly, think about its financial benefit.
Hybrid is the future of motor industry. You don't have to be left out. Take a step today...It begins with you...
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