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Friday 14 October 2011

Conventional Cars vs Hybrid Cars

By Owen Jones


Today, the question on everybody's lips is, what is the difference between a hybrid car and a conventional vehicle? There must be some good reason why people are debating whether hybrid cars are worth the money and checking their wallets and savings account to see if they can afford to buy a hybrid car.

There must be a decent reason why some people wouldn't dream of spending their hard-earned money on a hybrid car because they feel their conventional car takes them wherever they need to go just fine. Here are some of the reasons why a person might decide on a conventional car over a hybrid car.

Hybrid cars are more expensive than conventional cars: because hybrid cars have a complex internal design, they do still have a pretty hefty price tag. On the other hand, conventional cars, which have become more efficient in design as the years have gone on, are quite affordable these days. Many people are selling their old conventional cars in favour of newer, more efficient versions.

In fact, they are so inefficient, in comparison, that some people even give their old cars away. However, since a large percentage of the general population has never owned a hybrid, there aren't many people selling used hybrid cars yet. Therefore, a person looking to buy a hybrid would probably have to purchase a new one from a car dealership.

Both a hybrid car and a conventional car make use of a similar type of battery: a hybrid car and a conventional car both use lead-acid batteries that have enough renewable stored energy to turn over a small electric motor. These batteries are what are called "gear reduced". That means that they can turn over this electric motor at approximately 300 rpms, which generates enough torque to turn over the engine. It is this process that starts the main petrol or diesel engine.

But even though a hybrid car uses a lead-acid battery, its battery that works to drive the car's electric engine is constructed differently. This kind of battery is known as a deep cycle battery and it can be compared to the batteries that are used to power golf carts.

That's the main difference between a hybrid car and a conventional car. One person might choose a hybrid car because it makes them feel more secure. For instance, if a person buys a hybrid car, they can feel secure that their car will be less likely to run out of gas. Another person might not choose a conventional car because the cost of gas doesn't really bother them that much.

However, a conventional car provides security as well, but of a different type. With a conventional car, a person can be sure that they can always go to a scrapyard, when they need to replace old parts on their car. On the other hand, those with a hybrid car will more than likely have to pay some pretty pricey bills receipts if something goes wrong.

The final decision rests0 solely with you. There are certain minor risks associated with both sorts of vehicles. But if you like to experiment with new technology, you might consider splurging out on a new hybrid car next time.




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