Best Hybrid Car
It would be easy to figure out which of the current automobiles today were ranked with the best energy efficiency ratings in gasoline powered car engines, model design, and those rated with the best safety features per car class. There is a wide opinion spread of rankings that can be provided by most major automobile manufacturers’ reviews.
It would probably be difficult, if not impossible to find same rankings for the dual-powered hybrid automobile that is emerging like gangbusters on the automobile market today. It would also be near impossible to figure out which of these models would be considered or ranked as the best hybrid car available on the market today because with the energy saving features that save people money at the gas pumps, all of these hybrid car models are a winner.
The best hybrid car would provide versatility and style to the consumer. With mild hybrid and full hybrid car models available, there is a good selection of features that consumers can choose that will meet their individual driving needs and styles. Some of these hybrid car varieties have the capability of driving from a dead start on electrical power, while others require the gas powered motor feature to engage first to perform this part of the drive train operation.
There are three components in all of the hybrid cars that are manufactured today. To be considered a hybrid car, the automobile must have a gas powered automobile engine, an electrical motor and a car battery or battery pack underneath the hood. The manner that these components work together or singularly to move your car further down the highway depend greatly on the type of hybrid it is. The best hybrid vehicle would be one that used all three, but if that is not typical of your driving style, you will receive better fuel usage through the mild hybrid style which would render the car more economical.
The ease in use would also qualify a hybrid car into being considered one of the best on the market today. The keyless operation option is a highly valued feature that most consumers would prefer not to do without. These hybrid automobiles do not have a regular ignition switch, but feature state-of-the art technology in a push button ignition switch. All hybrid cars that have this feature built into their consoles will definitely be considered on the best hybrid automobile list that anyone creates.
Another feature that would be hard to vote on, in this best hybrid dual-powered car list would be the hybrids that give you a touch screen with interactive displays that give you a realm of information at your fingertips. The energy efficient power cars give multi-dimensional information across the console of the automobile, where you can tell at a glance what the climate control temperature is, or the radio settings are.
The simplistic pampering that these hybrid cars offer can give car owners back the control that they have in their cars. Drivers can now stay informed on the flow of power that goes through the electrical components and can now tell when this flow is affecting fuel consumption. With so many modes of operation to keep you informed and entertained, the hybrid automobile is hard to separate if you are trying to identify which one of the many manufactured brands are the best car in its class.
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July 5th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Best Hybrid?
So far, I like the TOYOTA PRIUS.
If I get to get a new car…I hope to get a hybrid. What do you think are the best hybrid cars to get? (Most eco friendly!)
Can you get a car with no leather at all? Including on the steering wheel?
July 5th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Just checked consumers search report. They have the Toyota Prius 2007 as the best compact hybrid car because it uses an electric motor assisted by a gasoline engine. At city driving speeds, the electric motor operates alone and in highways the gas engine kicks in. The Prius is the most practical nowadays. It’s roomier than the Hybrid Honda Civic.
Check out the coming 2008 Honda FCX working with hydrogen power which promises to be the best. Good luck!
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http://automobiles.honda.com/images/future-cars/AutoWeekArticle.pdf
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/automotive/hybrid-cars/index.html
July 5th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Depends on what you need the car for and how many people you will be transporting on a regular basis. In some cases, a hybrid may not be the right vehicle for you. There are several smaller cars that get the same or better mileage as a hybrid, at a much lower cost. If you are going to be hauling stuff you may need a hybrid truck, or get a diesel truck and run it on bio-diesel. If you have alot of people to move a hybrid SUV may be for you.
If it’s just you, and you live in a warm climate, you might consider a motor bike or a moped.
So you see, there is no "best hybrid" for everyone. You have to get the vehicle that is best for you, and for the environment.
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Hybridlife.wordpress.com
July 5th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
If you’re looking for the best fuel economy…no doubt the Prius is best. Also the most dependable…I do own one and for over a year, and love it!!!!
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July 5th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
A study by the Swiss determined the Prius to be the greenest car on the planet:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070727/sc_nm/cars_pollution_dc
Second-best hybrid is the Honda Civic, and third is the Toyota Camry:
http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center-top100/
I don’t think the Prius has any leather in it.
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2007 Prius owner
July 5th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
My brother in law has had a Toyota Camry hybrid for about 6 months and he loves it. It doesn’t get better gas mileage than the Prius, but it looked amazing after he changed his stock tires for nice new ones with chrome rims. It proves you can go green and still be ‘cool’.
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July 5th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
My pick would be the Ford Escape Hybrid. You don’t have to drive a rolling cockroach to get good mileage.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/index.asp
You can get the interior in "eco-friendly fabric." According to the web site: "The seats in Escape Hybrid’s innovative earth-friendly seat fabric made from 100% post-industrial waste plastics and polyester fibers that would have ended up in landfills otherwise."
I’m not sure if the rest of the interior is completely 100% leather free, but it won’t be hard to find out if you ask. I test drove one and I didn’t see any obvious leather, such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It also has a good deal of power; I couldn’t tell the difference in accleration between the hybrid and the regular version.
Oh, and it’s also the third safest hybrid available, behind Camry and Civic. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/5_safest_hybrid.php
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July 5th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I just bought a Prius and am most happy with it. Be careful though. The screen that you view can be distracting and I suggest after a week or two to go into the climate control and switch the screen off. You won’t miss it.
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July 5th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
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