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		<title>Should I Buy A Hybrid Car To Save On Gas?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you drive up to the fuel station pump and fill your car up with $10-$40 worth of gas, you may find yourself releasing a long drawn out sigh. How on Earth did gas become so expensive? Should you consider one of those new hybrid cars you saw on the TV? Everyone's talking about hybrid cars anyway. Hybrid cars and other types of cars may seem to be a good idea, but before you go out and do something you'll regret, maybe you should ask yourself a few basic questions about how you can start to save on gas.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you pull up to the fuel station pump and fuel your car up with $10-$40 worth of gas, you may find yourself heaving a long drawn out sigh. How on Earth did fuel become so expensive? Should you consider one of those new hybrid cars you saw on the news? Everyone&#8217;s talking about hybrid cars anyway. Hybrid cars and other types of cars may seem to be a good idea, but before you go out and do something rash, perhaps you should ask yourself some basic questions about how you can start to save on gas.</p>
<p>There are so many options now including everything from not going out to buying a hybrid car, but you have to find out what is right for you. You can only do that by posing yourself the following questions.</p>
<p>Maybe you should drive less mileage?</p>
<p>Sure, you could spend the rest of your life in the house watching television, but how would you eat then? I know what you&#8217;re thinking you will walk more and get more exercise. That may be true, but what happens when you get bored with walking and riding your bike? How are you going to be able to get to the gymnasium? And, have you forgotten about work? You know you love listening to your books on tape while you sit in traffic at the end of the workday. Should you drive less? Perhaps not then. But what should you do? Well, have you ever considered buying a hybrid car?</p>
<p>Perhaps, I should buy a car that is more economical on gas?</p>
<p>Yes, of course you could do this, but what about when the vehicle starts to depreciate with age and it becomes less fuel-efficient than you thought it would be? Moreover, because you know you have a car that is getting more mileage out of fuel, you are going to start driving more miles than you travelled beforehand.</p>
<p>How about getting up earlier each morning to look for the cheapest gas prices in the area?</p>
<p>Come on, who has the time to do all that? If you really think about it, you would probably spend your time better finding the right answer to the real question. Do you really want to spend extra time looking for a cheap petrol station? What would your boss think if you arrive late for work and tell him you were trying to save money on gas? And anyway, how long do you honestly think you&#8217;ll keep doing that?</p>
<p>Should I find a way to run my car on electric?</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s see, you certainly don&#8217;t want to have to recharge your car&#8217;s batteries every day before going to work because that might make you late too. However, with a hybrid car, you wouldn&#8217;t have to worry about that. So, the next question should be obvious.</p>
<p>How about buying a hybrid car?</p>
<p>Perhaps you should. It&#8217;s possible that buying a hybrid car could be a wise way to avoid paying higher gas costs. Will your car depreciate right after you drive it off the forecourt? A hybrid won&#8217;t do that so readily as it brings the buyer in more and more money as they save on fuel. A hybrid car just could be a good solution here. However, it is always a good idea to conduct further research on a hybrid car.</p>
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		<title>Conventional Cars vs Hybrid Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, the question on everybody&#8217;s mind is, what is the significant difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? They suppose that there has to be some good reason why people are asking themselves whether hybrid cars are worth the cost and checking their wallets and savings accounts to see if they have enough money to buy a hybrid car.</p>
<p>There must be some reason why other people wouldn&#8217;t consider shelling out the money for a hybrid car because they feel their conventional car gets them to where they need to go just fine. Here are some of the reasons why a person might choose a conventional car over a hybrid car and vice versa.</p>
<p>Hybrid cars are much more expensive than conventional cars: because hybrid cars have a much more complex internal design, they do still have a fairly weighty price tag on them. However, conventional cars, which have become more efficient as the years have gone on, are quite affordable these days. Many people are selling their old conventional cars to buy newer, more efficient models.</p>
<p>In fact, they are so inefficient, in comparison, that some people even give their old cars away. However, since a large percentage of the general populace has never owned a hybrid, there aren&#8217;t many people selling used hybrid cars yet. Therefore, a person looking to buy a hybrid would probably have to purchase a new one from a car dealership.</p>
<p>Both a hybrid car and a conventional car use similar types of batteries: a hybrid car and a conventional car both use lead acid batteries that hold enough energy to power a small electric motor. These batteries are what you call &#8220;gear reduced&#8221;. That means that they can turn over this motor at approximately 300 rpms. Torque is generated to turn over the engine and the entire process is what starts the main engine.</p>
<p>But even though a hybrid car uses a lead-acid battery, its battery that works to drive the car&#8217;s electric engine is constructed differently. This kind of battery is known as a deep cycle battery and it can be compared to the batteries that are used to power golf carts.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s the main difference between a hybrid car and a conventional car. One person could choose a hybrid car because it makes them feel more secure. For example, if a person buys a hybrid car, they can feel safe because their car will be less likely to run out of petrol. Another person might choose a conventional car because the cost of fuel doesn&#8217;t really bother them that much at all.</p>
<p>However, a conventional car provides security as well, but of a different type. With a conventional car, a person can be sure that they can always go to a scrapyard, when they need to replace old parts for their car. On the other hand, those with a hybrid car will probably have to pay some pretty pricey repair receipts if something goes wrong.</p>
<p>However, the final decision is all yours. There are risks involved with both types of cars. But those who like to try out new things might just consider splurging out on a hybrid car.</p>
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		<title>Facts about Hybrid Car Battery Packs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those considering purchasing a hybrid car may be more than a little concerned about what lies under the bonnet. Hybrid cars have partially battery-powered motors. Since a battery powered motors is not what that typically springs to mind when people think about what is driving a vehicle, it&#8217;s a good idea to get some sort of an understanding of hybrid car battery packs. You will find a few salient details about them below. </p>
<p>Hybrid car battery packs do not require to be replaced like flashlight batteries do. They are made to last over the lifetime of the vehicle, and therefore a hybrid car&#8217;s warranty covers the battery pack for a time period that lasts between eight and ten years. In terms of mileage, a hybrid car battery pack is expected to last between 150,000 and 200,000 miles, and it probably will last even longer than that. </p>
<p>The toxicity of hybrid car battery packs is a concern, but not a major concern, since hybrid car batteries use NiMH batteries, not the rechargeable nickel cadmium ones. Nickel cadmium batteries can be detrimental to the environment if not disposed of correctly, but the NiMH batteries that are used in hybrid car battery packs are fully recyclable. </p>
<p>Hybrid car battery packs contain hundreds of cells. Hundreds of cells means that hybrid cars have a complex battery underneath their hoods, and complexity does usually mean expensive, but with the generous warranty car manufacturers are giving on these cars, there is little risk of additional massive expense from the battery pack involved in purchasing a hybrid car. </p>
<p>The number of hybrid car battery pack failures has been really low. When I say low, I mean negligible. If failure does happen, it&#8217;s usually before the hybrid car even leaves the forecourt. Toyota has even said that some of its first Prius hybrid models have battery packs that have gone over 300,000 miles. </p>
<p>The cost of replacing hybrid car battery packs isn&#8217;t really even an issue. It isn&#8217;t a problem because the hybrid car battery packs are made to last. The DoE inspected hybrid cars, but halted its tests when the capacity of the hybrid car battery pack was determined to be &#8220;just like new&#8221; after 160,000 miles. So, very few people really seem to know for sure what it costs to replace hybrid car battery packs except the manufacturers. </p>
<p>Hybrid car battery packs are being developed very quickly. If we look into the near future, we can see the next generation of hybrid car batteries is already in the works. The aim is, naturally, to develop the technology so that it provides lots of power, lasts for the hybrid car&#8217;s lifetime, and costs less to make than it does these days. </p>
<p>If your hybrid car battery pack does develop a problem, there is an easy solution. Toyota has put out some advice on what to do, should your hybrid battery pack run out after the warranty has expired. Their advice is to have the battery reconditioned. This solution works well because if something does go wrong, the problem usually lies with only one of the 28 modules that make up the battery. </p>
<p>So, if you simply replace the depleted module with one that matches the chemistry of the other hybrid car battery pack&#8217;s 27 modules, your hybrid car&#8217;s battery should be back in good shape. You can find a matching module by getting a battery pack from another car that has a similar mileage and age.</p>
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		<title>The Energy Crisis and Hybrid Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been said that not enough people are doing all they can do to struggle against the energy crisis. Hybrid cars can help, but probably not enough people are driving them. Here are a few problems related to the energy crisis and how hybrid cars can help.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic' class='byline'>by Colin Jones</div>
<p>It has been said that not enough people are doing all they can do to fight against the energy crisis. Hybrid cars can help, but probably not enough people are driving them. Here are a few problems related to the energy crisis and how hybrid cars can help.</p>
<p><u>The U.S. isn&#8217;t doing enough really.</u> The USA consumes more fossil fuels than any other country in the world. However, most people think that all of our energy problems can be solved if we would only look further into the oil deposits in Alaska or if we made full use of the recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. </p>
<p>Hybrid cars make it so that we might not have to use other sources of energy to keep the economy afloat. Hybrid cars don&#8217;t cause Americans to consume more fossil fuel. Rather, hybrid vehicles make Americans consume less fossil fuel. </p>
<p><u>Gas consumers just accept increasing fuel prices.</u> People used to care that fuel prices are much higher now than they were a few years ago. Now, however, people just accept the higher prices. Furthermore, in the meantime, vehicles are getting bigger and bigger. Vehicle manufacturers are making trucks and SUV&#8217;s, which consume more gas at the higher prices. </p>
<p>These cars use more gas, but you wouldn&#8217;t believe how many people just will not give up their  petrol-guzzling SUV. Hybrid cars do end up costing people less to own than conventional vehicles do. So there&#8217;s no need to worry about just settling for being swindled by the oil economy. </p>
<p><u>Soon there could be an end to the &#8220;cheap oil period&#8221;.</u>  Soon, we could all be in over our heads, because not only will we have an fossil fuel crisis, but a peak oil crisis as well. During the peak oil crisis, there will be fuel shortages and natural gas shortages too. The major countries will need to compete against one another for whatever oil is left.  </p>
<p>Therefore, everyone could have some problems, and countries may have to compete for who gets oil and who does not. The peak petrol crisis can be put off, if more people just drove hybrid cars. Hybrid vehicles ensure that people are not always having to be searching for gas. Furthermore, there are advances being made to hybrid technology all the time. </p>
<p>The plug-in hybrid cars, for example, might not need oil whatsoever one day. So, just in case we do have an energy crisis, Americans should really be using the meantime to get their heads together in order to find a solution to the oil crisis in America. Hybrid cars are the way to beat the energy crisis, and if countries still want to fight each other over gas, at least America will know they tried to stop the impending crisis by investing in hybrid cars. </p>
<p>So, there you have it then. The United States&#8217; mass adoption of hybrid cars would ensure that Americans need less fuel. But Americans also  have yet to profit from the large amount of money being made from the manufacture of hybrid cars. The majority of popular hybrid cars come from Japan. Therefore,  Americans ought to bring that money back into the country by making hybrids at home and do something about the current energy crisis at the same time.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us have heard of the different Honda cars on the market today. You can add to this range of cars the Honda hybrid cars. These hybrid cars include the Honda Accord Hybrid, the Honda Civic hybrid 4 door car and Honda Insight, which is a two seater. These are not the only hybrid cars in Honda's stable, there are others but these are the more well-known models.]]></description>
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<p>Most of us have heard of the different Honda cars on the forecourt today. You can add to this range of cars the Honda hybrid cars. These hybrid cars include the Honda Accord Hybrid, the Honda Civic hybrid 4 door car and Honda Insight, which is a two seater. These are not the only hybrid cars in Honda&#8217;s stable, there are others but these are the more well-known models.</p>
<p>You will find that Honda hybrid cars are available in various flavours of their popular conventional Honda cars. The Honda Civic hybrid is such a hybrid car that is much in demand. This four door compact car is one of those that you can choose either as new or as a second-hand car. </p>
<p>The hybrid Honda Civic has a 5 speed manual transmission gearbox. This particular Honda hybrid car is known as an assist hybrid car. Unlike other hybrid cars, the Honda Civic hybrid has won an award for the best international engine.</p>
<p>While you can get details about the various models of Honda hybrid cars from the Honda dealers&#8217; websites on the Internet, you may want to go along to the showrooms in person. This will furnish you with a better understanding of whether a hybrid car will suit you. Having looked into these details, you can then decide which Honda hybrid model is best for you. </p>
<p>So, you can make sure that you are getting a good deal Furthermore, speaking of money, you may want to check out the price of other vehicles that catch your eye in the hybrid Honda car line. For those who like the appearance of the hybrid car from Honda, you have a choice of a previous year&#8217;s models or the new batch of Honda hybrid cars. Since there are lots of data you need to scrutinize, when it comes to buying cars, it is probably best if you have the questions you need answered dealt with by a qualified Honda dealer.</p>
<p>By doing this, you can be (sure|assured that you have picked a Honda hybrid which is not only affordable but is also capable of meeting your requirements. The hybrid cars that you are able to buy will provide you with lots of benefits both in the long and the short term including keeping your fuel costs down. </p>
<p>Since there are many different vehicles, you can always be sure that you will find one that you like. The trusted Honda hybrid is the absolute choice for the discerning hybrid car owner.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, the question on everybody's lips is, what is the real difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? They suppose that there has to be some good reason why people are debating whether hybrid cars are worth the money and checking their wallets and bank accounts to see whether they can afford to buy a hybrid car.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, the question on everybody&#8217;s mind is, what is the real difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? They suppose that there has to be some good reason why people are wondering whether hybrid cars are worth the money and checking their wallets and bank accounts to see if they can afford to buy a hybrid car. </p>
<p>There has to be some reason why other people wouldn&#8217;t consider shelling out the money for a hybrid car because they feel their conventional car gets them to where they need to go well enough. Here are some of the reasons why a person may choose a conventional car over a hybrid car and vice versa. </p>
<p>Hybrid cars are much more expensive than conventional cars: because hybrid cars have a complex internal design, they do still have a fairly hefty price on them, although, conventional cars, which have become more efficient as the years have gone on, are quite affordable these days. Many people are selling their older conventional cars in favour of newer, more efficient versions. </p>
<p>In fact, they are so inefficient, in comparison with new models, that some people even give their old cars away. However, since most of the general populace has never owned a hybrid, there aren&#8217;t many people selling used hybrid cars yet. Therefore, a person looking to buy a hybrid would probably have to obtain a new one from a car showroom.</p>
<p>Both a hybrid car and a conventional car make use of a similar type of battery: a hybrid car and a conventional car both use lead-acid batteries that have enough renewable stored energy to turn over a small electric motor. These batteries are what are called &#8220;gear reduced&#8221;. That means that they can turn over this electric motor at approximately 300 rpms, which generates enough torque to turn over the engine. It is this process that starts the main petrol or diesel engine.</p>
<p>But even though a hybrid car uses a lead-acid battery, the battery it uses to drive the car&#8217;s electric engine is constructed differently. This kind of battery is known as a &#8216;deep cycle battery&#8217; and it can be compared to the batteries that are used to power electric fork-lift trucks, milk floats or golf carts. </p>
<p>That&#8217;s the main difference between a hybrid car and a conventional car. One person might choose a hybrid car because it makes them feel more secure. For instance, if a person buys a hybrid car, they can feel secure that their car will be less likely to run out of fuel. Another person might not choose a conventional car because the cost of gas doesn&#8217;t really bother them that much. </p>
<p>However, a conventional car provides security as well, but of a different sort. With a conventional car, a person can be sure that they can always go to a scrapyard, if they need to replace old parts on their car. On the other hand, those with a hybrid car will probably have to pay some pretty pricey bills receipts if something goes wrong. </p>
<p>The final decision rests0 solely with you. There are certain minor risks associated with both kinds of cars. But if you like to try out new technology, you might consider splashing out on a new hybrid car next time.</p>
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