How Hybrid Cars Help The Environment

To some it may seem like an odd dichotomy that a hybrid car with two energy sources could actually be better for the environment than traditional cars with only one. However, that is exactly the belief that hybrid experts support – the idea that hybrid cars are better for the environment than traditional cars.

But what are hybrids and why exactly do supporters believe they are better for planet earth than their gas run counterparts?

According to NewCarPark.com, hybrid cars use two types of power sources – traditional gasoline engines and an alternative fuel source such as electric or hydrogen-run motors. This allows the second energy source to kick in, thus reducing their gas usage, which also results in three important benefits.

• Better gas mileage  A hybrid car gets 5 miles per gallon better mileage on average than a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. And, because hybrid cars run in part on alternative fuel sources, they do not need to be filled up with gasoline as frequently, cutting overall gasoline consumption and cost.

• Fewer emissions – When gasoline is burned to produce energy for vehicles, carbon monoxide is created and released into the environment. However, with hybrid cars, much less of this dangerous substance is released into the atmosphere, thus reducing emissions and air pollution.

• Decreased fuel demand – As hybrid cards become more mainstream, the demand for fuel could decrease, potentially leading to less drilling and lessening the risk for negative impacts on the environment.

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