Archive for the ‘Hybrid Cars’ Category

Which is better for the environment buying a used car with good mileage or buying a shiny new hybrid?

by Cars & Motorcycles
April 12th, 2009

dribblemaster asked: I’ve just noticed a lot of tree huggers buy hybrids.. I thought if they really cared and thought about what they were doing.. They would buy a used car, making use of resources before they are junked.

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What do I need to know about buying a used car?

by Cars & Motorcycles
April 2nd, 2009

theaterflicka asked: I am looking to buy my first used car – my old one was a hand-me-down from my parents. I’d like to get a semi-nice car (hopefully a hybrid because I’d like to be environmentally friendly) – what should I know in order to get my car at the best price?

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What’s the big deal with electric cars? Isn’t like 80% of our electricity from coal?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 31st, 2009

jeffpatterson93 asked: I remember my teacher telling us about alternative energy and how about 80% of all electricity in the U.S. is coal power. And I remember hearing somewhere that coal is worse for the environment than gas, so wouldn’t electric cars just hurt the environment?

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Do liberals and conservatives buy hybrid cars for the same reason?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 16th, 2009

My guess is no.

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Where can I find good information on the environmental impact of hybrid cars?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 14th, 2009

To settle an argument with a friend, I’m trying to find some valid sources for showing the positive (and negative, I suppose) effects on the environment of hybrid cars. Most of the info I find is from hybrid car or manufacturing websites – which my friend will take as biased – or from websites that blast into hybrid cars as my friend is doing. I’m looking for something unbiased and researched (and preferably online because that’s the only way I’ll get my friend to read it). Thanks if you can point me to any good sources!

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Do you guys think that the increased popularity of Hybrid cars plays a part in the incline of gas prices?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 11th, 2009

It seems kinda logical. Less demand for gas means less money for the gas company. In order to make more money, increase the gas prices might have been the answer for them.

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What’s the difference between electric cars and hybrid cars?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 9th, 2009

Basically, how do their motors work and why?

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How do hybrid cars work?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 6th, 2009

I’m writing a paper and i need info on how hybrid cars work. does anyone know how they work? or do you know a website that would help?

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Why did japan start using hybrid cars back in the latter 1990s?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 6th, 2009

Long before when oil prices started their historic climb since 2003! What may have been some other reasons U got a thumbs up from me. I once visited England ,Wales and Canada!

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In your opinion, is it for the better hybrid cars are produced in massive numbers?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 6th, 2009

In your opinion,is it for the better hybrid cars are produced in massive numbers? What will the future scene of the world be?

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Recent Discussions

  • Byron G: Hears the real deal. Hybrids use a lot of engineering and technology that any car can use. Some items are a...
  • donald: will be thankful for the document
  • franmar261: I don’t think they will. If everyone converted to an electric car can you imagine the drain on the...
  • WordZapper: Yes. It shall be exactly like a regular car except it shall run on electricity.
  • rowdyyates@btinternet.com: An electric car that does 300mpg? Per gallon of fucking what?