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Top Ten Hybrid Myths

Thursday, Feb. 2 2006 | Author: Dave

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If I had the money to buy a car, I would hope to pick up a hybrid, and I have wondered a few things about them as there are many people spouting negatives about them. Business Week has a list of ten hybrid vehicle myths, and it actually helped quash some of my fears about such a car.

Nothing says geeky better than a hybrid car, right?

1. You need to plug in a hybrid car.

2. Hybrid batteries need to be replaced.

3. Hybrids are a new phenomenon.

4. People buy hybrids only to save money on gas.

5. Hybrids are expensive.

6. Hybrids are small and underpowered.

7. Only liberals buy hybrids.

8. Hybrids pose a threat to first responders.

9. Hybrids will solve all our transportation, energy, and environmental problems.

10. Hybrid technology is only a fad.

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2 Responses for "Top Ten Hybrid Myths"

neophyte13

February 3rd, 2006 at 5:40 pm
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… Uhm… How do I say according to Toyota, the batteries in Hybrids go as batteries do, they die. Although the life expectancy is pretty darn high. Like 5 to 8 years.

Non-liberals may buy Hybrids, but they Hybrid is totally marketed toward the tree hugger types!

The 11th Myth. Hybrids are good for the environment. When those batteries die, the disposal of them will be more detrimental to the environment than emissions of a non-hybrid, so articles have said.

I know it is all baseless opinions, but until we have had them on the road for awhile, no one really knows.
LinkTiger

February 7th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
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Obviously, those who say the batteries never need replacing have never lived in North Dakota, where we have to plug in all our cars just to keep them warmed up and ready to go. Hybrids may be a great solution for most areas, but I’m sure not buying one for -50F temps.