Re: Busting hybrid car myths..........11/24/2005
Since you asked.
Myth #1: False. As I've stated several times, when it comes to the money issue; I bought the hybrid to save money, not the environment. As I've explained numerous times, I am doing both. I've calculated that I'm saving $2000 a year in fuel, $300 a year in insurance, by spending $4000 more to get the hybrid rather than conventional Escape. After a decade, I almost buy another FEH with the savings in fuel and insurance. Though, I will freely admit that my situation may not be the norm. (I got A plan on the FEH, and insurance may not go down with others.)
Myth #2 False. We all know why.
Myth #3, True, pretty good answer.
Myth #4, True, pretty good answer.
Myth #5, True, though sometimes I wonder about "Plug-In Envy". As discussed at the Ford FEH Experience, plug in added technology would boost EV capabilities, but add serious weight and even more tech to the vehicle, driving up cost and down hybrid MPGs.
Myth #6, True. Seems like the best answer there.
Myth #7, True. Good answer.
Myth #8, False. After reading and researching, it's now my belief that Ethanol Hybrids will be the future, and that Fuel Cells will just be a fad niche.
Overall, seems like a pretty decent article, it warns against false optimism, but still seems overly pessimistic.
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