Going Green While Saving Money

One of the biggest problems facing our planet is the loss of all fossil fuel reserves. One of the ways we are moving forward to combat this issue is through the use of hybrid cars. Hybrids not only help slow down the consumption of fossil fuels but also are cleaner and are better for the environment.

“Hybrid cars are the future, utilizing the newest technology,” said Toyota salesman Glenn Buehl. “It’s very sporty and fun to drive.”

Hybrid cars have 80% to 90% fewer emissions than the average vehicle, which means they release far fewer amounts of harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than the average vehicle on the road today. This is one of the ways customers can “go green” and help their environment, while saving money at the gas pumps.

According to Buehl, a hybrid car works by utilizing a regular gas engine along with an electric engine. The two engines work together to save on MPG (miles per gallon) and to power the hybrid just like a normal car.

Here is a video looking at the hybrid car model:



The most successful hybrid to date has been the Toyota Prius which owns almost 80% of the Hybrid market. The Prius has won numerous awards, including winning for 7 straight years Best Overall Value of the Year Award. The Prius also won Motor Trends 2004 Car of the Year. ofr more information on Toyota Prius, check out this site.

New Hybrid models are coming out every year and the newest to hit the market is the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. This model has just been released to the market within the last month. The Milan Hybrid has some special new features like BLIS (Blind Spot Info System) with Cross Traffic Alert.


(2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid)

The car uses radar sensors to warn the driver if there is a car in your blind spot, if you want to change lanes. A yellow light appears in the side mirrors to let the driver know that a car is there. This is just one of the many new features found in the Milan. For more information on the Milan Hybrid check out this website.

There are other ways to save money on alternative fuels then just hybrids. There are electric cars, cars that run on vegetable oil, cars that run on hydrogen, and natural gas vehicles. To learn about how each of these types work check out How Stuff Works, which gets into more detail about each one.

For more information on Alternative Fuels check out this website for more information.