Hybrid Cars: How They Work and What They Really Cost

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    Hybrid Cars: How They Work and What They Really Cost
    Sara Goudarzi
    LiveScience Staff Writer

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    "With gas prices near or above $3 per gallon, many consumers are looking for ways to reduce their costs at the pump through alternatives to traditional gas-powered vehicles. But the options are dizzying, and many people are still very green when it comes to the various alternative fuel technologies."

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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by brandon, May 15, 2006.

  1. Salsawonder
    Wow, an article that actually shows the true savings that can happen with the Hybrids.

    I got to see the new Chevy ad last night and nearly fell on the floor laughing. They have 9 out of 10 vehicles getting 30+ mpg (oh that was highway...maybe) and they were touting the Silverado Hybrid again...what a joke there.
    Salsawonder, May 15, 2006
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  2. larkinmj
    Even this article is a bit misleading. They compare the price of the Honda Civic Hybrid to the base Civic, a difference of over $5K. But the HCH is equipped comparably to the Civic EX, so the difference is actually about $2700. That is a lot easier to recoup. Of course, someone might want the option to buy a hybrid car at a lower price without the options. After Honda introduces the Fit Hybrid, I think we'll see a proliferation of low-cost, high-MPG hybrids.
    larkinmj, May 15, 2006
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