Archive for May, 2008
Are there any american made hybrid cars?
roxyangel_112 asked: What are they and how many mpg do they get thanks! I want to buy an American made hybrid but if there aren’t any I’m getting a Toyota prius or Honda civic hybrid. i don’t want an SUV.
How do hybrid cars like the Volt prevent gas from sitting in the tank too long without being used?
Matt Alexander asked: I’ve read that newer hybrid cars like the Volt will run on a pure electrical engine for distances of 40 miles or so and then switch to a traditional gasoline engine after that threshold has been reached. However, it’s bad for gas to sit unused in an engine for an extended period [...]
Do you laugh at PC addicts who grossly overpay for hybrid cars so they can feel holier than thou?
Satisfaction Jackson asked: I do. Not too long ago there was some press coverage of hybrid owners having a hissy fit because they paid a huge premium for their Politically Correct Mobiles and they weren’t getting anywhere near the advertised mileage. I laughed my arse off at them.
Does the Florida heat negate hybrid cars fuel savings?
hardyjazz@verizon.net asked: With the heat and humidity in Tampa a hybrid would have to keep the gas engine running to run the A/C compressor. Would that kill the fuel savings?
How are the batteries in hybrid cars to be disposed of?
2 Happily Married Americans asked: Just wondering what is going to happen when the cars are old and the batteries are dead. Is this a potential harm to the environment?