Top Three Reasons to Buy Hybrid Cars

There is a tax advantage for purchasing a hybrid car.

The Federal government currently offers tax breaks to people who buy hybrids through 2006. 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.

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

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. Hybrids use the latest in power-train technology, too. The computer used in the hybrid car uses the latest technology and enhances the driving performance.

Hybrid cars are typically smaller and have more efficient engines.

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.