Advantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

With today's steady rise in fuel prices, coupled with an increasing awareness of environmental conservation, modern automobile designers are striving to produce vehicles that consume less fuel and produce less toxic gas emissions. One of these developments is the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). An HEV is a vehicle whose power plant is a combination of an improved internal combustion engine and an electric propulsion system. The electric powertrain allows the HEV to economise its fuel and improve its performance.

If you want to save gas, then an HEV is the right car for you. The engine's combo configuration allows you to drive 30 miles to a gallon. Compare that to a standard car which gives you around 12 to 15 miles per gallon of fuel. In addition, HEV engines usually have an automatic fuel shut-off feature when the car stops with the engine running, for example, at a red light or in the middle of traffic. This feature saves a lot of fuel.

Another reason why an HEV is very fuel-efficient is because of its design. A hybrid vehicle usually features modern, extremely aerodynamic design that allows the car to easily slice through the wind. The reduction of air resistance allows the car to “glide” smoothly, further improving its engine's efficiency.

Another advantage is that HEVs emit lesser toxic gas than ordinary vehicles, thanks to its electric powertrain. Typical HEVs can reduce greenhouse gas by as much as 50 percent and tailpipe emissions by as much as 90 percent. Finally, you can enjoy financial benefits with an HEV. Aside from reducing the frequency of purchasing fuel, you also get tax incentives. In fact, a number of countries have recently signed agreements that provide tax relief to hybrid car buyers.

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