Hybrid Me

Taylor put together a presentation on Hybrid cars that started the wheels turning in my head. I was interested in Hybrids prior, but more or less cast the thoughts off when I saw the price tags. Even though, these cars are still out of my price range as a college student, they are beginning to lower come nearer to a possible purchase.

I come from a family who supports the Sierra Club and is constantly worried about the environment. These trends have stuck with my thought process and have made me increasingly worried about this imminent Global Warming.

I have recently read up on many of the new technologies that could possibly be the "next" car or the alternative fuel source, but not one seems as feasible in the near future as the Hybrid does. It can be looked at as a stepping stone or a gateway car to future cars that eliminate all gasoline use. It incorporates electrical power and gasoline. The fascinating feature which sets it apart from a pure electric car is that it never needs to be plugged in, because when driving the motor recharges itself.

This obviously leads to increased MPG and cuts down on both cost per fill up and emissions. In my opinion a win-win situation.

I would purchase a hybrid car if I can sufficient funds to support the more expensive price tag. I believe they are what will replace the common internal combustion engine driven car.