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August 9th, 2008

Are Hybrid Vehicles Safe?

This article talks about the safety issue of hybrid vehicles.

The cost of living is on the rise, and oil prices are hitting record levels.  People are more than careful these days how they operate their vehicles because of gas prices.  These challenges have caused many people to look at the growing trend of driving hybrid vehicles. However, are hybrid vehicles safe?

Hybrid vehicles have proven to be as safe as gasoline-powered vehicles.  The crash specifications are the same as those of normal cars.  Hybrids also have the same restraint and airbag systems installed.  The only area that might be of concern is the high voltage circuits linked to the drive motor assembly.


August 1st, 2008

Understanding Hybrid Vehicles

This article is a brief introduction on hybrid vehicles.

Hybrid vehicles address two important issues in the world today. The first is global warming, and the second is the reduction of fuel costs. There are going to many different hybrid vehicle models showing up on the radar screen, and understanding how they work will aid the consumer in getting the best value for money spent.

Hybrid models at present fall into two basic categories: electric and gasoline. Hybrid vehicles use a combination of both gas and electricity for power. The parallel hybrid and the series hybrid are the two most popular hybrid vehicles today. The difference between the two is in the complexity of the technology, and options used by engineers in employing hybrid systems.


May 16th, 2008

Gas costs got you down? Lift your spirits and MPG’s with these tips!

Tips for squeezing more miles out of each tank of gas, which translates directly into money saved.



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