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The latest Treehugger newsletter warns that ‘Not all hybrids are created equal’. The full article gives a lot of info for consideration after asking the questions:
- Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles may get you 100 miles per gallon, but where did those extra miles come from?
- What about the larger batteries needed? How does the return on investment change?
A new study released last week by ACEEE (American Council for Energy Efficient Economy) compares the typical hybrid to one you can recharge at home.
The study indicates that ‘plug-in’ hybrids may not offer the benefits a buyer expects, but as long as battery prices continue to drop, petrol prices continue to rise, and CO2 is an issue, the plug-in vehicle has a future.
Are you considering the hybrid option?
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