A hybrid machine is a vehicle that has expanded than one power source, normally a traditional petrol fuel container and an electric battery. The electric battery is able to recoup some of the power that is usually wasted, such as when you brake.
Emissions
Hybrid cars reduce emissions by 25 to 35 percent because they are able to use electric power for some of the car's energy needs rather than burning gasoline.
To qualify, you must purchase or lease the car for personal use in the United States between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2010.
Highway Performance
If you do most of your driving on the highway you will see fewer benefits from hybrid cars because they are more effective in city driving.Fuel Mileage
Hybrid cars can get significantly better fuel mileage than conventional vehicles because of the car's ability to store energy in the electric battery which reduces gasoline usage.Tax Credits
An advantage of purchasing a hybrid is that the federal government offers tax credits to help offset the costs.Purchase Price
A con of hybrid cars is the purchase price of hybrids are higher than the amount of money you will save on gas. According to Edmunds.com, it would take you over 16 years of driving 15,000 miles per year to recover the extra money you paid for the 2009 Toyota Prius instead of purchasing the 2009 Toyota Corolla LE.
