Get to Know Your Hybrid.

A hybrid car, also known as an HEV or hybrid electric vehicle, is an automobile that is powered by two sources, an internal combustion engine, and an electric motor. Hybrid cars have no use for plugs, as they are amply charged by the movement of the wheels, and strong kinetic energy that is generated though a process called regenerative braking. Hybrid cars have many environmental benefits and economical benefits. Hybrid cars like the VW Touareg, found at Peoria VW, produce 90 percent less pollutants than comparable non hybrid cars. By putting less harmful chemicals in the environment, the harmful effects of pollution can be stopped or even reversed.

The United States government supports hybrid car ownership by allowing owners to have a tax write off. In 2005, this rebate was as high as $5,000. While it is true that hybrid cars do have expensive parts, they also have warranties that provide free replacement of the most expensive parts for many years.

Hybrid cars show much lower deprecation rates than standard gasoline cars. They are now and will continue to be in extreme high demand. So hybrid cars keep their values very well, making a hybrid car a sound investment. Hybrid cars aren't just a fad especially the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid of Cincinnati Ford. Nearly every major car manufacturer has announced either the launch of a hybrid car or plans for a launch. A large part of this is due to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulation, by which an automaker must maintain an minimum mileage of 27.5 miles per gallon across its product line. By investing in Hybrid technology, they can offer faster, larger engines in the rest of their line.

Some of the most current hybrid cars such as, the Mazda hybrids, which can be found at a Mazda Dealer near you, can get up to 60 miles per gallon on the highway. In addition to fuel economy, they boast lower emission and depreciation than gasoline powered cars. In the near future, hybrid cars are expected to get fuel mileage as high as 190 miles per gallon. Environmentalist embrace hybrid cars as a solution to today's pollution problems.