Comments on: Why Purchase a Hybrid Auto

By: Car

Car — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +0000

The unfortunate situation is that I live in South Africa, and hybrids are near impossible to get, and rather expensive here. I really think all countries should be adjusting the law to make hybrids more affordable and easier to get. Its about time action is taken.

By: Lisa Q

Lisa Q — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:01:47 +0000

Your choice of vehicle has an impact on the environment — and on your wallet. Use this guide to find the estimated annual fuel cost, global warming and air pollution ratings for hundreds of vehicles.

http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/greenvehicle/index.html

By: JimmyJack

JimmyJack — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:23:13 +0000

Most hybrids dont seem to be worth the expense quite yet. Maybe once gas hits $6/gallon. I also dont think they currently give 10-20mpg increase over their non-hybrid models. I see most having 6-12 mpg increase… which is significant, but certainly not 20.

If you look at all the externalities related to oil, the government currently subsidizes about $8/gallon. From the costs of world-wide protection of our refineries and pipelines, diplomacy, and transport of oil half way around the world. If they were to focus that into incentives for entrepreneurs and manufacturers, we’d reduce our foreign oil reliance very quickly.

Here’s carbon footprint calc that’s kinda cool… http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:21:27 +0000

Great article, I think that hybrids are a great way to help reduce our carbon footprint!