Hybrids Cars
Do hydrogen cell cars or even hybrids actually help the environment?
I've heard that many technologies that reduce emissions involve so much required energy to produce them in the first place that there is actually more energy needed. Also, with the plug-in variety of cars, unless the energy comes from a nuclear or renewable source, nautral gas, oil, or coal are going to be required to charge those cars batteries.
Hydrogen fuel cell cars are not yet viable, but hybrids certainly are.
I suppose that one could look at the power and environmental cost of adding lithium batteries to the debate of energy saving, BUT I would ask you to consider this:
- The REAL savings of hybrids is to reduce the use of gasoline to the owner by increasing milage. That saves money, emissions and is clearly a better path than SUVs. Many automakers are SUV dependent for thei sales and will market negatve ads until they catch up.
- It intuitively costs more to build a hybrid, including battery cost and manufacturing. It is not perfect, but the right direction. RIght now, I would rather see them make lithium batteries than sell more gasoline.
- It is not the erfect solution, but it is the right direction. Same argument for hydrogen fuel cells. I dread the day that the world is limited for gasoline withut a viable solution.
- Right now, hybrids use gasoline, they could easily be engineered to use fuel cell, ethanol, propane, or other power. It is a good directon...
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Your point about recharagable electric for hybrids or electric cars is good too, why defer the emission cost to another polluter? The real answer is what you said...renewable sources may also be used for that, but that is an evolutionary step also.
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Problems With Hybrid Cars
To buy or not to buy -- that is the question on many peoples mind these days when it comes to purchasing a new car. With gas prices being as astronomically high as they are, a great many people are looking at hybrid cars to solve the "grump at the pump syndrome." Hybrid cars may be money-saving for drivers and a grand "pollution-solution;" however, there are things you may not know that might influence your choice. The following represents examples you should seriously consider as some of the “bad news” about hybrid cars:
1. Hybrid cars incorporate new technology. When technology is new and minimally tested, there always exists the "reboot" scenario. As an example, until all the glitches are resolved, a hybrid car "vehicular reboot" in the middle of rush hour traffic could be a nightmare. Another hard-to-imagine example is being alone and losing power late at night;
2. Hybrid cars are lightweight. Hybrid cars have to accommodate large battery packs making the lighter materials necessary. There may never be "just a fender-bender" in a hybrid car. You should consider that what was once just a minor collision in an ordinary car may be much worse in a hybrid car;
3. Hybrid cars are small. If you have a long Christmas list and wait until the last minute, don’t try to take the kids with you in a hybrid car to the mall. Hybrid cars, at the present time, have very limited cargo and seating space;
4. Hybrid cars are too quiet. Taking a silently golden ride down a country road in your hybrid car sounds lovely. BUT – hybrid cars run so silently that a child getting ready to dash across that county road may not hear you coming. While driving any vehicle demands great attention, it is even more important in the quiet hybrid car for the safety of all pedestrians and surrounding traffic; and,
5. Hybrid cars are slow on the "take off." Forget about gunning the engine to beat a train in a hybrid car. Entering onto a freeway or merging may not be as easy with a hybrid car. This issue alone has had many drivers wondering about safety problems.
The above examples were, or could have been, said about conventional automobiles at one time. Skepticism about anything new is common. However, skepticism is important to any decision regarding all large investments. It was probably more daunting to decide to buy an automobile in 1920 than deciding on buying a hybrid car today.
You probably have heard all the catch phrases touting the hybrid car. The "good news" is that hybrid cars are very fuel-efficient, truly environmentally-friendly, and, technologically cutting-edge—not to mention really cool. Before you write the check, though, take your time; do more research; talk to hybrid car owners; take a hide-and-watch stance. When, and if, you decide to buy, know your decision is based on information you have gathered. You wouldn’t want buyers’ remorse over a hybrid car.
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