How Do Hybrid Cars Compare to Cars With Standard Engines?
Hybrids are the hot new gimmick on today’s auto market, but are they truly the purveyors of eternal sunshine they purport to be? Only time will tell, but a number of trends are already clear. Function A hybrid car uses an electric “helper” motor to assist vehicle acceleration, or to move the car on its own under low-speed, light acceleration conditions. Overall Mileage Hybrids are generally rated higher by the EPA for mileage, but actual mileage is highly dependent on driving style and conditions. City Driving Hybrids excel in stop-and-go city driving when compared to gas engines, particularly because they don’t need to idle at stoplights. Highway Mileage Highway mileage of hybrids is usually little better than an equivalent gasoline car. For example, the Toyota Camry Hybrid gets 33 mpg highway, and the standard version is rated at 32. Emissions Though hybrids are rated as having lower emissions than gas equivalents, the cost and methods used to produce their battery packs and motors m
