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		<title>The Energy Crisis And Hybrid Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is said that not enough people are doing enough to fight against the energy crisis. Hybrid cars can help, but definitely not enough people are driving them. Here are a few problems related to the energy crisis and how hybrid cars can help.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is said that not enough people are doing enough to fight against the energy crisis. Hybrid cars can help, but definitely not enough people are driving them. Here are a few issues related to the energy crisis and how hybrid cars can help.</p>
<p><u>The U.S. isn&#8217;t doing enough really.</u> The United States consumes more fossil fuels than any other country in the world. However, most people think that all of our energy problems can be solved if we would only look further into the oil deposits in Alaska or if we made full use of the recent oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico.</p>
<p>Hybrid cars make it so that we might not have to use other sources of energy to keep the economy afloat. Hybrid cars don&#8217;t cause Americans to consume an excessive amount of fossil fuel. Instead, hybrid vehicles make Americans consume less fossil fuel.</p>
<p><u>Petrol consumers just accept increasing fuel prices.</u> People used to be concerned that gas prices are much higher now than they were a few years ago. Now, however, people just take the higher prices in their stride. Furthermore, in the meantime, vehicles are getting bigger and bigger. Car manufacturers are making trucks and SUV&#8217;s, which consume more petrol at the higher prices.</p>
<p>These vehicles use more fuel, but you would never believe just how many people will not give up their petrol-guzzling SUV. Hybrid vehicles do eventually cost their owners less to own than conventional vehicles do. So there is no need to be concerned about putting up with being swindled by the oil economy.</p>
<p><u>Soon there could be an end to the &#8220;cheap oil period&#8221;.</u> Soon, we could all be in over our heads, because not only will we have an energy crisis, but a peak oil crisis as well. During the peak oil crisis, there will be petrol shortages and natural gas shortages too. The major countries will need to compete against one another for whatever fuel remains.</p>
<p>Therefore, everyone may have some problems, and countries may have to compete for who gets oil and who does not. The peak fuel crisis can be staved off, if more people just drove hybrid vehicles. Hybrid cars ensure that people are not always having to be searching for gas. Furthermore, there are advances being made to hybrid technology all the time.</p>
<p>The plug-in hybrid vehicles, for example, might not need oil whatsoever one day. So, just in case we do have an energy crisis, Americans should really be using the meantime to put their heads together in order to find a solution to the oil crisis in America. Hybrid cars are the way to beat the energy crisis, and if countries still want to fight each other over fuel, at least America will know they attempted to slow the impending crisis by investing in hybrid vehicles.</p>
<p>So, that&#8217;s it. The United States&#8217; mass use of hybrid cars would make it so that Americans need less fuel. But Americans also still have yet to gain from the large amount of money being made from hybrid cars. The majority of popular hybrid cars come from Japan. So Americans ought to bring that money back into the country as well as do something about the current energy crisis.</p>
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		<title>Electric Hybrid Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 12:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are different modes of transport that people can make use of. Among those is the electric hybrid car. The various models of electric hybrid car afford people the choice of having a stylish looking vehicle which at the same time conserves fuel. </p>
<p>Furthermore, the environment is kept more pollution free by these electric hybrid cars. The types of hybrid cars which you see included in the range of electric hybrid cars will be the popular SUVs, sports cars and pickup trucks. You will have the chance to see those latest electric hybrid cars which are due to come on to the market. As there are many types of electric hybrid cars you should look to see whether there are any performance reviews available. </p>
<p>This information will help you when you are trying to make up your mind about which electric hybrid car to buy. You will need to understand that some of the electric hybrid cars are not be that easy to repair or have their parts replaced. This is one major fact that you should bear in mind while you are shopping for the electric hybrid car that suits you. </p>
<p>Certainly, there will be some times when you will not be able to uncover the exact make of electric hybrid car that you require. In order to reduce this frustration, make a list of a few different models of electric hybrid car. Tip: include some of the best known electric hybrid car types. </p>
<p>You may also want to make a list of the most important qualities that you are looking for from an electric hybrid car. Don&#8217;t forget that you should visit the car showrooms to see the electric hybrid car of your choice, since I&#8217;m sure you would appreciate seeing what sort of hybrid cars are available before you buy one. </p>
<p>Because there will be occasions when you can not get hold of the details of all of the electric hybrid cars available, you ought to find some other way of getting this information. Out of the many ways that you can use to look up the many models of electric hybrid car, the Internet can provide you with pictures, specifications, descriptions and reviews of the different makes of electric hybrid car. For instance, you can obtain the information for the currently available stable of hybrid Honda cars or the previous models too. Amongst the plethora of information that you can look up are: the number of seats and the safety and engine specifications of these hybrid cars. </p>
<p>There are, as I&#8217;m sure you already know, many different types of hybrid car that can be bought. These will, for the most part, be from well-known car ,manufacturers. You will find that Honda which is a world-famous manufacturer of cars employing modern technology also has their version of a hybrid car. One of their hybrid cars that is very popular with the public is the electric hybrid car.</p>
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		<title>Antique Pickups Give Us Good Memories</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thomas Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pickup trucks are meant to be abused somewhat. Most city slickers hardly understand this, but it's a simple fact. Pickup trucks were meant to be carried off-road. Pickup trucks are normally designed with an extremely strong chassis and motor that will do a lot of hauling. Old trucks have provided performance over the years, and in actuality, you can actually still find old pickups working terrific as work vehicles even 3 decades after initially coming off the assembly line.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trucks are meant to be mistreated a little. The majority of city slickers don&#8217;t understand this approach, but it&#8217;s a simple fact. Trucks were intended to be carried off-road. Built from hardened metal, higher performance motors, plus a heavy duty transmission designed for hauling, it is made to perfection for the all terrain requirements that a lot of contractors may have to deal with. Because of this, you will discover that old pick-ups have stood the test of time.</p>
<p>There are tons of online agencies that offer old pick-up trucks. The first that comes to mind is BuyOldCars.com. Sites like this will typically contain a listing of current trucks for sale in an easy to find format. Generally on the website, you will discover a directory of trucks with a short description and thumbnail from the pickup to be sold. Then when it is clicked on, you will find more detailed information like make, model, year, condition, along with the contact information. Surfing around an internet site for pickup listings is very much like drilling into Yahoo directory to find that ideal hyperlink. Likewise, websites like this frequently have search methods for seeking out vehicles quickly.</p>
<p>A number of pickups are not used just as work trucks, they actually are extremely prized. Many happen to be a lot more valuable than modern new pickups for sale. Classic pickup truck owners who&#8217;re in need of extra money, can proceed online and submit their own pickup effortlessly. Vintage pickups are most frequently priced according to their own uniqueness on the marketplace and how worn out they may be. For example, pickups from the 1930s are certain to get much more money whenever sold than when there is a classic truck from the seventies. Yes.. age matters, but so can condition. A unique pickup truck that is in poor condition may not sell for as much money whenever it is sold.</p>
<p>The ever-changing interest in collector trucks is actually getting more media these days. Collectible pickup truck owners absolutely really like taking good care of their old buddy. Old classic trucks will often be a big hit at classic car or truck shows. Everyone loves them. Classic pickups apparently have a place in our hearts.</p>
<p>Whenever you take a look at a classic truck, it&#8217;s a very simple machine in general. It does not possess all the technological innovation that modern pickups can brag about. Nevertheless, old trucks are here to stay because collectors and casual passerby&#8217;s enjoy the nostalgia of yesterday that the beautiful simple machines bring to us.</p>
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		<title>Should I Buy A Hybrid Car To Save On Gas?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you pull up to the petrol station pump and fuel your car up with $10-$70 worth of gas, you may find yourself heaving a long drawn out sigh. How on Earth did fuel become so expensive? Should you consider one of those new hybrid cars you saw on the news? Everyone's talking about hybrid cars anyway. Hybrid cars and other types of cars may seem to be a good idea, but before you go out and do something you'll regret, perhaps you should ask yourself a few basic questions about how you can begin saving money on gas.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you pull up to the petrol station pump and fuel your car up with $10-$70 worth of gas, you may find yourself heaving a long drawn out sigh. How on Earth did fuel become so expensive? Should you consider one of those new hybrid cars you saw on the news? Everyone&#8217;s talking about hybrid cars anyway. Hybrid cars and other types of cars may seem like a good idea, but before you go out and do something rash, perhaps you should ask yourself a few basic questions about how you can start to save money on petrol.</p>
<p>There are many options out there that include everything from staying home to purchasing a hybrid car, but you have to find out what&#8217;s right for you. You can only do that by asking yourself the following questions.</p>
<p>Perhaps you should drive less often?</p>
<p>Sure, you could spend the rest of your life at home on the couch, but how would you eat then? I know what you&#8217;re thinking you will walk more and get more exercise. That may be true, but what happens when you get bored with walking and riding your bike? How are you going to be able to get to the gymnasium? And, have you forgotten about work? You know you love listening to your books on tape while you sit in traffic at the end of the workday. Should you drive less? Probably not then. But what should you do? Well, have you ever considered buying a hybrid car?</p>
<p>Should I buy a car that gets more miles for less gas?</p>
<p>Yes, of course you could do this, but what about when the vehicle starts to depreciate with age and it becomes less fuel-efficient than you thought it would be? Moreover, because you know you have a car that is getting more mileage out of fuel, you are going to start travelling more miles than you travelled beforehand.</p>
<p>Should I get up earlier each morning to look for the cheapest gas prices in town?</p>
<p>Honestly, who has the time to do that? If you think about it, you would probably spend your time more profitably finding the right answer to the real question. Do you really want to spend extra time looking for a cheap gas station? What will your boss think if you arrive late for work and tell him you were trying to save money on gas? And really, how long do you think you&#8217;ll keep doing that?</p>
<p>Should I find a way to run my car on electric?</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s see, you certainly don&#8217;t want to have to charge your car&#8217;s batteries every day before you go to work because that might make you late as well. However, with a hybrid car, you wouldn&#8217;t have to worry about that. So, the next question should be obvious.</p>
<p>How about buying a hybrid car?</p>
<p>Maybe you should. It&#8217;s possible that buying a hybrid car could be a sensible way to avoid high gas prices. Does your car depreciate after you drive it off the forecourt? A hybrid won&#8217;t do that so readily. It brings the buyer in more and more money as they save on gas. A hybrid car just might be a good choice here. However, it&#8217;s still a good idea to conduct further research on a hybrid car.</p>
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		<title>Checking The Car Gauges On The Instrument Cluster</title>
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		<dc:creator>Josh Barnett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you plan on using your vehicle for any extended period of time, and you want to use it within legal and mechanical limits, you should always maintain the car gauges on the instrument cluster. A lot of vehicle users can ignore these little displays, but that can lead to some serious problems down the road.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you plan on using your vehicle for any extended period of time, and you want to use it within legal and mechanical limits, you should always maintain the car gauges on the instrument cluster. A lot of vehicle users can ignore these little displays, but that can lead to some serious problems down the road.</p>
<p>The minimum car gauges that must be included in an instrument cluster are the speedometer and the fuel gauge. However, there are many other readouts that most modern operators need, and many more that help you make sure you aren&#8217;t using the vehicle in a way that will cause some damage to the engine or structure of the car.</p>
<p>Most users will recognize most of the car gauges on an average instrument cluster, including the tachometers, temperature gauges, pressures gauges and volt meters. We may not give them the strict attention they may need, but if something goes wrong with the car, they can be a critical indicator of impeding problems.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, if those car gauges aren&#8217;t working right, a vehicle could be seriously damaged and the operator might not even realize what he or she is doing. There are, of course, a number of warning lights associated with many of those gauges, but if there is a short in the electrical system you may not be able to rely on those lights to inform you about any real problems in the engine or electronics.</p>
<p>How often have you been in a car when the &#8220;check engine&#8221; light has been on, and the driver doesn&#8217;t seem to car. When you ask them about it all they say is that it always does that and that it&#8217;s nothing to worry about. If that&#8217;s the cases, will they be able to trust any of the other warning lights on the instrument cluster?</p>
<p>Often, people will attempt to repair the car gauges on the instrument cluster on their own. If you&#8217;ve never done this before, though, you may consider getting some help from a professional. Removing or installing an instrument panel improperly can do more harm than good if you do something wrong, and that could mean you are going to cause further damage to your car.</p>
<p>It can be even more difficult if your vehicle employs a digital instrument cluster. Most car gauges have analog and digital models, and both models have their own requirements for service. However, whenever you go digital, there is a good chance that it will require different tools to diagnose any problems.</p>
<p>Pay close attention to all the car gauges on your instrument cluster. Don&#8217;t just let a perpetual warning light go unresolved. Make sure everything is working right and your vehicle will keep running for many years.</p>
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		<title>The History Of The Hybrid Vehicle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just where did a hybrid car get it's beginnings? Read on to find out. Hybrid cars are very popular to today's car buyers and there are many reasons why that should be. But before you even think about choosing a hybrid car to purchase, you might want to know a little bit about the history of the hybrid first.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just where did a hybrid car get it&#8217;s origins? Read on to find out. Hybrid cars are very popular for today&#8217;s car buyers and there are many reasons why that should be. But before you even think about choosing a hybrid car to purchase, you might want to know a little bit about the history of the hybrid first.</p>
<p>It is surprising, but hybrid cars were invented even before gas-powered cars. In or about the year 1665, a Jesuit priest by the name of Ferdinand Verbeist started making plans for a new type of vehicle. That vehicle or cart would be very simple, nothing complex. Dead simple was all he wanted.</p>
<p>So it was that Ferdinand designed a car that would have four wheels and would run on steam. It took about fifteen years of sweat and toil for Ferdinand to complete his plan. He laboured to perfect his dream car. But no one knows for certain if he ever finished it because there is no evidence that his concept ever passed into existence.</p>
<p>Then in 1769, a man by the name of Nicholas Cugnot developed a carriage that was driven by steam. This carriage did in fact work, and it could go at six miles per hour. This project was great, but it was difficult to get the amount of steam needed that would allow the car to go any significant distance.</p>
<p>A break through in hybrid car design finally came when Robert Anderson developed an electrically powered car in 1839. It was the first of its breed and was built in Scotland.</p>
<p>This model electric car was a highly applauded innovation of its time. However, the only problem was that it was very difficult to recharge the car&#8217;s battery. Some pioneers did come after Anderson, but they had the same problem of getting the battery recharged easily.</p>
<p>Finally in the year 1898 Porsche produced an electric and fuel combustion engine that was the first of its time. The car was called the Lohner Electric Chaise, and it could go up to 40 miles just using batteries.</p>
<p>Soon, pioneers combined both gas and a battery powered engines to power what would become today&#8217;s hybrid car. In 1999, Honda made its jump into the US market. It came out with the Honda Insight, which was a lightweight two-door hybrid. Since then, hybrid cars have been evolving and improving into what we see on the market these days. Hybrid cars are no longer just for the techies who think it&#8217;s nice to combine battery and fuel power to get them where they want to go. Hybrid cars started out simple, and they are still quite simple today.</p>
<p>These days hybrid cars are becoming increasingly more popular as people are getting to understand them better. In the 21st century, hybrids saw a big boom in sales after the Toyota Prius came on the market. It was the first hybrid with four doors that was marketed for the USA.</p>
<p>Then, Ford&#8217;s Escape hybrid became the very first SUV hybrid ever made. So there, you have it, the history of the hybrid vehicle, today&#8217;s modern car.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, the question on everybody&#8217;s mind is, what is the significant difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? They suppose that there has to be some good reason why people are asking themselves whether hybrid cars are worth the cost and checking their wallets and bank accounts to see if they have enough money to buy a hybrid car.</p>
<p>There has to be some reason why other people wouldn&#8217;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 might decide on a conventional car over a hybrid car and vice versa.</p>
<p>Hybrid cars are more expensive than conventional cars: because hybrid cars have a complex internal design, they do still have a fairly hefty price tag. On the other hand, conventional cars, which have become more efficient in design as the years have gone on, are quite affordable these days. Many people are selling their old conventional cars in favour of newer, more efficient versions.</p>
<p>In fact, they are so inefficient, in comparison, 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&#8217;t many people selling used hybrid cars yet. Therefore, a person looking to buy a hybrid would probably have to purchase a new one from a car dealership.</p>
<p>Both a hybrid car and a conventional car use similar types of batteries: a hybrid car and a conventional car both use lead acid batteries that hold enough energy to power a small electric motor. These batteries are what you call &#8220;gear reduced&#8221;. That means that they can turn over this motor at approximately 300 rpms. Torque is generated to turn over the engine and the entire process is what starts the main engine.</p>
<p>But even though a hybrid car uses a lead-acid battery, its battery that works to drive the car&#8217;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 golf carts.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s the major difference between hybrid cars and conventional cars. However, one person might 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 gas doesn&#8217;t really figure with them all that much.</p>
<p>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 scrapyard, if 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.</p>
<p>The final decision rests0 solely with you. There are certain minor risks associated with both types of cars. But if you like to experiment with new technology, you might consider splashing out on a new hybrid car next time.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking about a hybrid vehicle, you may be hearing quite a bit of "gossip". Some people think the hybrid car is the best thing since sliced bread. Other people say it'll just pass. Yet other people again say they think they can save a lot of money, but you're not sure it's really worth it. What's the truth, and how do you separate myth from fact with all of the stuff that is being said to you? Below, you can read and consider the usual hybrid vehicle myths.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking about a hybrid vehicle, you may be hearing quite a bit of &#8220;gossip&#8221;. Some people think the hybrid car is the best thing since sliced bread. Other people say it&#8217;ll just pass. Yet other people again say they think they can save a packet, but you&#8217;re not sure it&#8217;s really worth it. What&#8217;s the truth, and how do you separate fact from fiction with all of the stuff that is being thrown at you? Below, you can read and consider the usual hybrid car myths.</p>
<p><u>Hybrid cars are the same as electric cars</u>: This is untrue because hybrid vehicles are fuel-powered for the most part. They have what are called &#8216;battery assists&#8217;. The assist is powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack that is rechargeable.</p>
<p><em>You are guaranteed to economize with a hybrid car</em>: If you are doing town motoring, you may economize on fuel and you may not. The same goes for motorway driving. There are just too many different factors involved. It has been said that if everyone bought hybrid vehicles, the fuel consumption would decrease by just 10%. That&#8217;s not a very big difference, is it?</p>
<p><em>A hybrid car&#8217;s battery can run flat</u>: A hybrid car battery should not run flat while you are actually driving it. The engine in a hybrid vehicle does not idle when stopped (at a red traffic light for example). What does it do then? Well, it recharges its battery. So, there&#8217;s no need to worry about a hybrid car stopping on that score.</p>
<p><b>A hybrid vehicle&#8217;s rechargeable battery lasts only for two years</b>: A hybrid car certainly would not be worth purchasing if this was true. A hybrid vehicle&#8217;s rechargeable batteries usually come with an eight-year guaranty.</p>
<p><em>If I run out of gas, I can keep driving on the hybrid car battery</em>: Bear in mind that, a hybrid&#8217;s battery is an assist. That means that hybrid vehicles still run on fuel. After you run out of gas, the battery may keep the car running for a little while. However, the vehicle will stop running very soon.</p>
<p><u>Hybrid cars will soon put conventional car sellers out of business</u>: I&#8217;m sure that this won&#8217;t happen very soon. The reason for the delay has to do with the how much a hybrid cars cost. Most people just can&#8217;t afford one. Also, people just aren&#8217;t too sure whether they will really save money by buying a hybrid car. Therefore, they are loathe to join the rush of people who want to own a hybrid car.</p>
<p><em>Hybrid cars will only save you about $88 a year</em>: I did hear something on the news the other day, but it may be untrue. If there&#8217;s something you really want and there&#8217;s a lot of gossip surrounding it, you simply have got to do some research yourself. There are many different types of hybrid car, and many different manufacturers make them. This means that there may be much more involved than we have time to discuss here. A hybrid car may be of use to you, and it may not, but at the end of the day, is up to you.</p>
<p>Therefore, just don&#8217;t worry a great deal about what other people tell you. They probably have only heard others passing on rumours. Do your own due diligence and make up your own mind. Use the Internet to get your information. The manufacturer&#8217;s advertising is also rather useful, if you stick to reading the facts and skip over the gloss. Check that whatever the literature claims is also in the warranty.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hybrid cars are on everyone's lips these days. $20, $30, $40 or even $50 for a tank of gas? Who in their right mind really wants to pay that sort of money? But, frustrated, the petrol customer sighs, but pays up. However, hybrid vehicles are being applauded for the little amount of gas they need to operate, and they are flying off the lots of car dealerships each and everyday in ever increasing numbers.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hybrid cars are on everyone&#8217;s minds these days. Twenty, forty, or fifty dollars for a tank of petrol? Who in their right mind really wants to pay that sort of money? But, frustrated, the fuel customer sighs, but pays up. However, hybrid vehicles are being applauded for the little amount of petrol they need to operate, and they are being driven off the forecourts of car dealerships each and everyday in ever increasing numbers.</p>
<p>But what about a plug-in hybrid? Most consumers have heard that these cars are great too. So, a person might be asking him or herself, what exactly a plug-in hybrid is? How do they work, and what the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a regular hybrid is?</p>
<p>Plug-in hybrids are capable of running just on batteries, but they can use petrol also. These kinds of hybrid cars have some of the features of hybrid vehicles. They are also very similar to all-electric vehicles.</p>
<p>Plug-in hybrid vehicles must be recharged externally by connecting a plug to an electrical power source. The combustion engine in plug-in hybrid vehicles is engaged only as a back up. These cars can run only on batteries if desired, but it is expected that these kinds of hybrid cars be plugged in daily.</p>
<p>Hybrid cars can go just as many miles as a conventional car. Designed to go the extra mile where gas-mileage is concerned, hybrids can be driven on the highway, in cities, or wherever else a person wants to travel.</p>
<p>On the other hand, plug-in hybrids are designed to be driven commuter-type distances, meaning about twenty to sixty miles between destinations. This way, the plug-in hybrid does not have to use its back up combustion engine, but plug-in hybrids can go further using fuel too.</p>
<p>Hybrids help to minimize pollution, but they still pollute the atmosphere. Compared with plug-in hybrids, hybrid cars still have a long way to go where pollution is concerned. Since plug-in hybrid cars can run solely on their battery power, they don&#8217;t have to emit waste fuel emissions. That means that plug-in hybrids don&#8217;t need to pollute the air.</p>
<p>Plug-in hybrids actually do reduce total greenhouse gas emissions and plug-in hybrids use practically no oil at all, imported or not. Studies have revealed that electric hybrids emit at least 67% less greenhouse gases than diesel cars. Since the product used to power plug-in hybrids is completely renewable, the difference in greenhouse gas emissions may be even greater than the study showed.</p>
<p>There you have it &#8211; the major differences between plug-in hybrids and regular hybrid cars. It could make a big difference, but you would be surprised at how little it actually matters at the moment, but that&#8217;s only because plug-in hybrids are not being marketed to consumers yet! But this article should make you excited about the fantastic plug-in hybrid car, which will be featuring soon on a forecourt near you.</p>
<p>And it&#8217;s going to be a great debut too, since people already like the regular hybrid car models, but they haven&#8217;t seen anything yet until they see the new plug-in hybrid cars. However, for now, maybe we should just be happy with what we already have, because who knows? Before plug-in hybrid cars are brought out onto the forecourts, something even better might be introduced onto the market.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[No, it is certainly not true that you might rise to fame and fortune if you go and buy a hybrid car. But a hybrid car is not only a vehicle for the rich and famous. However it might be a good idea for you. Many famous people are driving hybrid cars nowadays including some of the most famous people on the planet like your favourite film stars. However the main question is, ought you to be driving a hybrid car in the first place?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No, it is certainly not true that you will rise to fame and fortune if you go and buy a hybrid car. But a hybrid car is not only a car for the wealthy and famous. However it might be right for you. Many famous people are driving hybrid cars nowadays including some of the most well-known on the planet like your favourite film stars. However the main question is, should you be driving a hybrid car in the first place?</p>
<p>So, are you driving anything like a hybrid car? Well, if you are not, you won&#8217;t get pally with some of these hybrid car-drivers. These people were very early owners of hybrids cars. You may not see them in a hybrid vehicle when they pull up next to you on Rodeo Drive, but believe me, they&#8217;ve owned a hybrid car before. Whatever, trust me or not they have been reported as driving hybrid cars in the past.</p>
<p><u>Alicia Silverstone</u> This star definitely isn&#8217;t clueless about the environment. She knows that driving a hybrid car has many benefits for the environment. And if the general public doesn&#8217;t have the knowledge that she has, then that&#8217;s just hard luck. Alicia knows that hybrid cars are better for the environment and therefore for everyone. So Alicia Silverstone got herself a hybrid car. So she has helped promote this new technology as far as this article is concerned, which has to be a good thing.</p>
<p><u>Ellen DeGeneres</u> Now then, this amusing woman not only has a great haircut, but she was driving a great hybrid car even before you probably even knew about hybrid cars and she was probably smiling at you and your gas-guzzler last time she wizzed past you.</p>
<p><u>Robin Williams</u> comical and lovable, Robin knew when he played the role of Mrs. Doubtfire that he should probably start thinking more like the sensible driver that you would allow to transport your kids to and from school, so Robin got himself a hybrid car, and he hasn&#8217;t ever looked back since then.</p>
<p><u>Ted Danson</u> Cheers! Ted knows a great car when he sees one. He was certainly sober the morning when he decided to go check out the new cars on the lot. He got up and bought a car that made a great deal of sense. He was making good sense when he chose a hybrid car. </p>
<p><u>Brad Pitt</u> What&#8217;s the latest? Certainly, Brad&#8217;s gasoline hybrid engine is. He had a hybrid car, so he knows his car isn&#8217;t using too much gas.</p>
<p><u>Prince Charles</u> Why, surely, if it&#8217;s good enough for royalty, then it&#8217;s good enough for everyone else? That&#8217;s just how you should feel when you drive a hybrid car. You should feel proud, adorned, and envied because believe it or not, that&#8217;s exactly what you are when you choose to own a hybrid car. So make the most of it.</p>
<p>So, do you feel like a million bucks yet? Well, you should if you are thinking of buying a hybrid car and don&#8217;t worry, you won&#8217;t have your 15 minutes of fame but you will be making a bold statement that people will understand and many people will appreciate what you are doing and that will go on for years and years because hybrid cars last for decade or more.</p>
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