Auctions - Hybrid-Electric
Hybrid Auto Gas Mileage
With the price of gas incessantly going up, it is no surprise that people are looking for more and more ways to get the most distance for a gallon of gas. And for a lot of them, the answer is hybrid Auto. Hybrid auto started to become popular around 5 years ago. They are a fresh break from the SUVs that guzzle gas like crazy.
Hybrid cars are the most practical transportation vehicle in order to save gas and it is one of the most popular ways to go green. Because of the high demand for hybrid auto, several companies have come up with their own versions of the environmentally friendly vehicle. Below you will find some of the paramount hybrid auto available in the market today.
In the current listing for the top hybrid Auto, you will find the Toyota Prius above the others. This is a popular hybrid auto not only among the environmentally conscious elites and celebrities, but also with regular people who are looking for ways to minimize their gasoline costs. Other than being a great car, the Prius is also fairly priced at around $22K. It is one of the most fuel efficient hybrid cars in the market that uses both electricity and gasoline to maintain speed and acceleration without sacrificing space and comfort.
The hybrid version of the Honda civic is a great car that manages to mix the practicality that the Honda Civic is known for as well as the latest hybrid capabilities that everyone is looking for. This vehicle has a 110 horsepower gas engine and a 15-kilowatt electric motor or generator that kicks in power once the conditions are right. It is priced around $22K to $25K, this car is quite practical and will recoup your investment in 3 years from gas savings.
If your are looking for a great family car, but is worried about the amount of gas a standard SUV will cost you, then a hybrid version of the Ford Escape may be the car for you. It benefits the users with optimal fuel efficiency without sacrificing comfort features that Ford has been known for.
It shows little external difference from the standard hybrid, but the engine compartment tells a totally different story. The engine of the Ford Escape hybrid has been modified to run the more fuel efficient Atkinson Cycle. It has a 65-kW electric motor and a 133 horsepower gas engine that works in tandem to give you the acceleration and power you need.
