Why Are Hybrid Cars Better for the Environment?
Hybrid cars generally get between 40 and 70 miles per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and higher gas mileage translates into savings for consumers. With more than 1 million hybrid cars on the road in the United States, however, hybrids not only ease stress at the gas pump, but have the potential to positively impact the environment.Greenhouse Gas ReductionHybrid cars help reduce the demand for and consumption of gasoline. Vehicles that use more gasoline create more carbon dioxide, which is the most prevalent greenhouse gas, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Lower EmissionsHybrids have lower greenhouse emissions than comparable conventional cars, and when in all-electric mode, “operate with no emissions,” according to the U.S. Department of Energy.Smog ReductionHybrid cars combat the deterioration of urban air, according to weather.com, reducing smog-forming pollutants that cause health problems.FeaturesHybrid cars reduce fossil fuel consumption by nea
