Hybrid Cars and Conventional Cars
by Owen Jones
Today, the question on everybody's mind is, what is the difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? There must be some good reason why people are debating whether hybrid cars are worth the money and checking their wallets and savings account to see if they can afford to buy a hybrid car. There has to be some reason why other people wouldn't consider shelling out the money for a hybrid car because they feel their conventional car gets them to where they need to go well enough.
Here are some of the reasons why a person may choose a conventional car over a hybrid car and vice versa.
Hybrid cars are much more expensive than conventional cars: because hybrid cars have a much more complex internal design, they do still have a pretty weighty price tag on them. However, conventional cars, which have gotten more efficient as the years have gone on, are very affordable these days.
Many people are selling their old conventional cars to buy newer, more efficient models. They are so inefficient in fact, that some people even give their old cars away. However, since a large percentage of the general population has never owned a hybrid, there aren't many people selling used hybrid cars yet. Therefore, the average person looking to buy a hybrid would probably have to purchase a new one from a car dealer.
Both a hybrid car and a conventional car make use of a similar type of battery: a hybrid car and a conventional car both make use of lead-acid batteries that have enough renewable stored energy to turn over a small electric motor. These batteries are what are called "gear reduced". That means that they can turn over this electric motor at approximately 300 rpms, which generates enough torque to turn over the engine. It is this process that starts the main petrol or diesel engine.
But even though a hybrid car uses a lead-acid battery, the battery it uses to drive the car's electric engine is constructed differently. This kind of battery is known as a 'deep cycle battery' and it can be compared to the batteries that are used to power electric fork-lift trucks, milk floats or golf carts. That's the major difference between hybrid cars and conventional cars.
However, one person could decide to buy a hybrid car because it makes them feel more secure. For example, if a person buys a hybrid car, they can feel secure because their car will be less likely to run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere and yet another person might choose to buy a conventional car because the price of petrol doesn't really figure with them all that much.
Furthermore, a conventional car provides security as well. With a conventional car, a person can be assured that they will always be able go to a junkyard, when they need to and find old parts for their car. On the other hand, those with a hybrid car might have to pay some pretty pricey repair receipts if something goes wrong.
The final decision rests solely with you. There are certain minor risks associated with both kinds of cars. But if you like to experiment with new technology, you might think about splashing out on a new hybrid car next time.
If you are interested in the pros and cons of New Hybrid Vehicles, please visit our website. Check here for free reprint license: Hybrid Cars and Conventional Cars.
Today, the question on everybody's mind is, what is the difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? There must be some good reason why people are debating whether hybrid cars are worth the money and checking their wallets and savings account to see if they can afford to buy a hybrid car. There has to be some reason why other people wouldn't consider shelling out the money for a hybrid car because they feel their conventional car gets them to where they need to go well enough.
Here are some of the reasons why a person may choose a conventional car over a hybrid car and vice versa.
Hybrid cars are much more expensive than conventional cars: because hybrid cars have a much more complex internal design, they do still have a pretty weighty price tag on them. However, conventional cars, which have gotten more efficient as the years have gone on, are very affordable these days.
Many people are selling their old conventional cars to buy newer, more efficient models. They are so inefficient in fact, that some people even give their old cars away. However, since a large percentage of the general population has never owned a hybrid, there aren't many people selling used hybrid cars yet. Therefore, the average person looking to buy a hybrid would probably have to purchase a new one from a car dealer.
Both a hybrid car and a conventional car make use of a similar type of battery: a hybrid car and a conventional car both make use of lead-acid batteries that have enough renewable stored energy to turn over a small electric motor. These batteries are what are called "gear reduced". That means that they can turn over this electric motor at approximately 300 rpms, which generates enough torque to turn over the engine. It is this process that starts the main petrol or diesel engine.
But even though a hybrid car uses a lead-acid battery, the battery it uses to drive the car's electric engine is constructed differently. This kind of battery is known as a 'deep cycle battery' and it can be compared to the batteries that are used to power electric fork-lift trucks, milk floats or golf carts. That's the major difference between hybrid cars and conventional cars.
However, one person could decide to buy a hybrid car because it makes them feel more secure. For example, if a person buys a hybrid car, they can feel secure because their car will be less likely to run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere and yet another person might choose to buy a conventional car because the price of petrol doesn't really figure with them all that much.
Furthermore, a conventional car provides security as well. With a conventional car, a person can be assured that they will always be able go to a junkyard, when they need to and find old parts for their car. On the other hand, those with a hybrid car might have to pay some pretty pricey repair receipts if something goes wrong.
The final decision rests solely with you. There are certain minor risks associated with both kinds of cars. But if you like to experiment with new technology, you might think about splashing out on a new hybrid car next time.
If you are interested in the pros and cons of New Hybrid Vehicles, please visit our website. Check here for free reprint license: Hybrid Cars and Conventional Cars.
