• Compare the pollution levels caused by hybrids with that of petrol automobiles. You’ll know in a jiffy that the emissions gushing out of petrol vehicles are way higher than their hybrid counterparts.
• Hybrids draw lesser tax than the gasoline-powered automobiles.
• Introduction of hybrids will also reduce dependency on oil which is a fast-depleting natural oil resource.
• Though expensive to buy, hybrids don’t need fuel re-fills every now and then, thus saving the fuel expenditure.
• The mileage obtained is much better.
• There is no friction in the engine to damage the spare parts, and hence, no wearing out of these parts.
• Maintenance cost is considerably low.
• Regenerative braking in these vehicles serves as a generator and charger to charge the batteries.
• Tyres of hybrid cars are harder and more inflated as compared to conventional cars.
Time to have a look at the disadvantages of hybrid cars:
• These cars being expensive, arranging money for the initial purchase becomes difficult for the average man.
• Hybrid technology is fairly new and hasn’t been tested well. Only time can tell what obstacles may occur while driving.
• Hybrids are lighter than conventional cars, hence making them more prone to accidents. In case of a collision with regular gasoline automobiles, hybrids and their occupants suffer greater damage.
• Heavy storms are capable of blowing off hybrids from the ground.
• Hybrids may be eco-friendly on the road, but produce twice the amount of pollution during the manufacturing process.
• The accelerative power is relatively low.
• Winters or cold weather can influence the working of batteries, thus hampering the hybrid’s performance.