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HYBRID CARS CONS

Colby Geisinger 8-Y. HYBRID CARS CONS. OVERVIEW. BASICS OF A HYBRID CAR. Two sources of power - combustible engine - electric engine Range of prices - depending on what brand and make of car - the cheapest being under $10,000 to over $100,000.

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HYBRID CARS CONS

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  1. Colby Geisinger 8-Y HYBRID CARSCONS

  2. OVERVIEW BASICS OF A HYBRID CAR • Two sources of power • - combustible engine • - electric engine • Range of prices • - depending on what brand and make of car • - the cheapest being under $10,000 to over $100,000

  3. Where The Energy Comes From: Oil

  4. Where The Energy Comes From: Electricity

  5. Cons • More costly • Batteries can be Risky • Safety Hazards

  6. More Costly • The cost of a new hybrid can be very costly. • Hybrids can have a wide range of prices and can cost more to maintain then a regular car because not every garage will work on hybrids. • It can especially be costly if any mechanical issues occur such as if something happens to the charging system. • Also, if two of the same cars are purchased and one runs purely on gas and another one is a hybrid the hybrid will cost slightly more. • Example: The difference between a Chevy Malibu and a Chevy Hybrid Malibu is about 6,300 dollars.

  7. Batteries can be Risky • Hybrid batteries are very expensive to replace and they can be a safety issue also. • If someone is in an accident they could be very hard to get out even with the help of someone else mainly because of the danger of electrocution. • These cars carry large amounts of voltage and if an accident occurs and wires from the battery tear off it could be potentially dangerous to handle.

  8. Safety Hazards • Not only is the battery in a hybrid car very dangerous. • There are many other potentially dangerous things that come along with owning a hybrid car. • The security factors are raised when driving a hybrid car due to the lightweight body of the car which can be a major risk when in an accident. • These vehicles are also not ideal for driving in certain weather conditions like areas that get a lot of flooding or snow which could be a serious safety hazard.

  9. Summary • While there are positives to owning Hybrid cars, there are also many negatives. • Because of these negatives, most people still drive regular gas-guzzling cars. • If people could reduce these negatives the Hybrid car would be much better in every aspect.

  10. Hybrid Cars Horribly Horrific

  11. THE END REFERENCES • “Pros and cons of hybrid cars.” hybridreview.blogspot.com. n.p., 19, April, 2006. Web. 22, March, 2011 • Gardapee Pamela. “Pros And Cons Of Hybrid Cars.” driversense.com.n.p., n.d.. Web. 22, March, 2011 • Old Dude. “Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars.” mentalpowerandthemind.com.Wordpress. n.d.. Web. 22, March, 2011

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