A hybrid vehicle can be defined as a means of transportation that runs on both a gasoline engine and a rechargeable battery, as opposed to being solely run on gasoline. The use of the battery reduces the amount of fuel necessary for travel and decreases emissions during acceleration. The major draw for consumers: fuel efficiency. Spending less at the pump is a prospect few can resist.
If you’re thinking about investing in a hybrid or are simply curious to know what the fuss is al about, here are a few things you might be interested to learn.
Saving Green
Hybrids are no longer just for the most eco-conscious among us; anyone interested in conserving fuel should consider taking one for a test drive in order to determine if it’s right for their lifestyle. In addition to fuel-efficiency, benefits also include cleaner emissions and tax credits for ownership.
Who’s on First
According to www.hybrid-car.org, the Toyota Prius is the most popular and most fuel efficient hybrid currently on the American market. Contender for this top-ranking position is the Honda Insight, which borrows much of its design and technology from the Prius, but is more compact and sports a price tag that is significantly lower than its hybrid counterpart.
Compact hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight are well-suited for people who do a majority of their driving in city areas that require starting and stopping at lower rates of speed. The less-expensive Insight may be an ideal choice for young professionals, college students, or other drivers who want to be eco-friendly and fuel-conservative without paying a hefty car payment.
Less Fuel, Less Noise
Hybrids are typically very quiet due to the use of the battery power during acceleration. In fact, it is recommended that drivers move cautiously through areas bustling with pedestrians due to the likelihood that someone might walk into the street without hearing the approaching car. Contrary to the most popular hybrid misconception, the speed capabilities of most hybrids are almost always the same as any standard vehicle.
EcoMAX Hybrid Auto Loan Discount
Did you know that MAX offers a discount on financing all hybrid automobiles? To get 25 basis points (1/4 of 1%) off your MAX financing for any hybrid vehicle, simply apply online at myMAX.com as you would for any regular vehicle. When a MAX associate contacts you to complete your loan, mention that you want the discount applied for your hybrid. Click here for more information.
For more information about hybrid vehicles, including suitable options for larger families, be sure to read our article Choosing a Fuel-Efficient Hybrid SUV or visit www.hybrid-car.org.
