A hybrid car is an excellent choice for anyone looking to save money at the gas pump as well as want to help the environment. Hybrid cars are powered by a combination of an efficient gas engine and by electric motor that helps with accelerations. Batteries that recharge automatically power the electric motor.

Since hybrid becoming more popular there are many car manufacturers are now making hybrid cars. Now we are having more choices in hybrid vehicles. Currently there is very little difference between a regular car and a hybrid car, making hybrid car no longer a vehicle from science friction. Even celebrities are turning to the environmentally friendly hybrid to make statements.

Although hybrid cars do have a higher purchase cost and are often hard to find due to high demand, there are many great benefits for choosing a hybrid including tax break.

Here is top five reasons you should consider hybrid car:

1. Hybrid car has more efficient engines and get you better gas mileage:

The efficiency of the hybrid is boosted by the small size and lightweight materials used to make the car. Hybrid vehicles also have regenerative braking. This means that the electric motor that drives the hybrid acts as a generator and charges the battery while the car is slowing. Hybrids also have a periodic engine shut off; meaning when a hybrid is stopped in traffic, the engine is temporarily shut off. Then when the car is put back in gear, the car starts automatically. The efficiency of a hybrid car outperforms that of a conventional car.

 

2. Hybrid cars are environment friendly:

Because a hybrid uses less fuel, it benefits the environment. They consume less gas and produce less pollution per mile than other non-hybrid cars. Some hybrids can get ten to fifteen miles per gallon more than a regular gas engine. They are also capable of producing 90 percent fewer harmful emissions.

 

3. Hybrid cars now utilize the newest technology and offers sleek, aerodynamic designs:

Car manufacturers are now more focusing on newest hybrid technology. The result is latest technology, sleek stylist and designed cars. The aerodynamically designed hybrid cars are great for reducing drag. Also, the uses of low-rolling resistant tires made of special rubber reduce friction on the road. The high capacity nickel-metal-hydride battery pack is reliable and helps power the car when needed. This helps reduce the drag of the car when driving. The sleek profiles and designs of the hybrid allow the car to drive well through all conditions.

 

4. More choices and styles in hybrid vehicles:

As we already mention hybrid car is no longer is science friction car. Now you can get many popular models in hybrid version. There is little difference between regular car and hybrid car. For example you can drive a Honda Accord without knowing anyone that you are driving a hybrid car. As the popularity of the hybrid car rises, more makes and models are being offered. A buyer can purchase a Honda Civic and a Ford Escape in hybrids. GMC and Chevy are currently making two hybrid-pick-up trucks called the C15 Silverado and the C15 Sierra. The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are also available in hybrid. In the near future, Saturn, Lexus, Honda, and Chevrolet will make hybrid SUVs available to the public. In addition, Chevrolet will offer their Malibu in hybrid form in 2007. Now since so many hybrid cars are available on the market, you can choose a style that suits you. Choose a hybrid that looks like a conventional car such as the Ford Escape.

5. The Tax Break – benefits from Uncle Sam:

The Federal government currently offers tax breaks to people who buy hybrids.. The amount of your tax break depends on when you file and what tax bracket you are in. Some states are also starting to offer tax breaks to those who purchase hybrid vehicles.

Although hybrid technology is more than 100 years old, the popularity of the hybrid did not catch on until the 1990s when Honda introduces the Insight and Toyota began selling the Prius. As gas price is continuously going up and we are more concern about our environment, the demand for hybrid likely to increase. There is noting better than saving some green (money) as well as the mother earth. So why not we all think about the benefits of hybrid before we make decision to purchase our next vehicle.