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Consider A Hybrid Car To Save Gas  by: Lyn Davis Why you should consider a hybrid Vehicle... Hybrid vehicles work by combining a gas powered engine with an electric motor generator that gets power from a battery pack. You do not need to plug in or charge your hybrid, as most vehicles have the ability to charge themselves while you are driving. This onboard system is called RESS (rechargeable energy storage system). You may already know that hybrid vehicles are a good way to reduce pollution and harmful emissions and are therefore more environmentally friendly. But did you know that a hybrid vehicle can save you up to 250 gallons of gas each year? There is also a special program implemented by the IRS that allows new owners of hybrid vehicles to apply for a tax break. Your local tax preparation office or any dealership that sells hybrid vehicles can tell you more about this special financial benefit. You can expect to pay a few thousand more for a hybrid vehicle than you would a non-hybrid of the same type. How much the vehicle costs will depend on the year, make and model. For example, the affordable Honda Accord hybrid runs around $30,000. On the other end of the spectrum, the luxury RX400h SUV hybrid offered by Lexus will cost at least $10,000 to $15,000 more. With rising gas prices and increasing alarm about the condition of our environment, hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more mainstream with each passing day. If you're considering purchasing a hybrid vehicle, research is the first order of business. It's always a good idea to do a little preliminary searching online before ever entering a dealership so you will know more about the vehicles you are interested in as well as how much you can expect to pay for them. You may initially be paying more for a hybrid car, but when you consider the overall benefits, purchasing a hybrid vehicle may prove to be a wise investment. About The Author Lyn Davis is a freelance writer who specializes in consumer information. visit http://www.hybridmod.com for more information on hybrid cars. This article was posted on August 31, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Auto and Trucks" Category: The Importance of Car Donations by Mariah Cruz Satellite Radio: Installation Costs by Scott Fish Undercover Tonneau Cover Review by Ken Bishop Toyota Prius Making Waves for Hybrid Vehicles by Jenny McLane Car Insurance - Inflated Quotes Costs Consumers Millions Yearly by Gary Hollins 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca: Ugly or Not? by Matthew C. Keegan Car Navigation Sytem - Your New Driving Personal Assistant! by Ernest R. Peterson Regular Low Octane Gas May Be Costing You More Than Buying Premium by Doug Kelly Infiniti in Brooklyn is one of the premium cars by Tim Johrer The Best Motorcycle in the World by Alan Walker << Back to "Auto And Trucks" Index

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