2010 Hybrid automobiles will provide advanced technologies capable of recharging its battery while driving. Some car makers including Ford, Honda, General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota are coming out with V8 performance hybrids.
The year 2010 will be the real test if hybrid cars are the future in transportation. Battery powered vehicles promise to reduce our dependence on foreign oil without compromising luxury and performance. There are several hybrid cars coming out with V8performance while operating on 4-cylinders.
If you're in the market to buy a new eco-friendly car, you may want to check out the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Toyota Prius, or the Honda Insight. These hybrids are the ones we have reviewed so far, and I'm sure the list will keep building as we test-drive and gather more information. Owning one of the environmental safe vehicles will also provide tax benefits while saving money which is always a win situation.
Can Hybrid vehicles truly save foreign oil dependency in 2010? Most automakers say the new cars can achieve between 40 to 50 miles per gallon.
Only time will tell if hybrids will reduce America's dependency for foreign oil. However, one thing is for sure, that the battery electric cars are fuel efficient. The bottom line is, this will save the car owners time and the price at the pump. The other matters to consider are the distances and mileage a person drives each day.
America experienced the worst gas crises in 2008. Prices soared to nearly $5.00 per gallon in some states, while the national average was about $4.50. Small cars were costing drivers as much as $80 to fill up at the pump. Skeptics argue that the automakers are 20 years behind while foreign countries are price gauging.
Hybrid Cars Produce Battery Power While Braking
Some people have often wondered how hybrid cars work. This would be another topic of discussion, but one that is very facinating. Most people believe that running a cord between the electrical outlet to the vehicle will do the trick. However, some car manufacturers are coming up with some new technics.
Some car makers are using the brake pedal as a way to power accessories such as air conditioning and the process of recharging. The energy processed from the driver pushing the brake is also being used to start the motor. This method is utilizing all possible ways to produce energy from the driver without taxing comfort ability and the driving experience.
The 2010 Toyota Hybrid Prius actually uses this technic by allowing the driver to pump the brake pedal twice to start the engine. It has no ignition key for their upcoming model. The car maker does provide another model to give the driver the option to start the car in the traditional fashion, but soon the ignition key will be obsolete in most vehicles.
SOURCE: newsoxy
