| Government legislation is making it a | | | | Injected |
| priority for many countries to become more | | | | |
| environmentally aware with regard motoring. | | | | Standard Engine |
| Low carbon, cleaner vehicles are now being | | | | |
| manufactured to meet these targets. Not only | | | | 1.3L I4Standard Transmission |
| is there the issue of climate change to | | | | |
| consider, but the ongoing unrest in the oil | | | | VAR Speed AutomaticCylinders |
| rich countries. Also consider the increasing | | | | |
| gas petroleum charges. | | | | 4Horsepower @ RPM |
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| We are still a while off to having a proper | | | | 110@6000Torque @ RPM |
| workable alternative to petrol/gas…but | | | | |
| many car companies, notably Honda, Toyota and | | | | 123@2500 (foot-lbs) |
| BMW have made great advances in their | | | | |
| research and development of hybrid vehicles. | | | | There can be no argument hybrid vehicles |
| | | | offer greater fuel efficiency than gas |
| Toyota is aiming to have all it’s cars | | | | powered alternatives. The less fuel being |
| as hybrid vehicles by the year 2020. | | | | used the bigger the reduction of pollution in |
| Currently it has the popular Prius model | | | | the environment. |
| which was the worlds first of it’s kind | | | | |
| when it was released in Japan. The Toyota | | | | For many people living in large cities for |
| Prius reduces emissions by around 70%. | | | | example, the more hybrid vehicles seen on the |
| | | | road the less harmful emissions in the |
| Since then we have seen the Honda Insight and | | | | atmosphere. Less pollution means better air |
| the Honda Civic Hybrid,Honda Insight and the | | | | quality for everyone. |
| Honda Civic Hybrid, | | | | |
| | | | In years to come Hybrid cars will play a |
| The 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid has received | | | | major part in combating many of the problems |
| great reviews from satisfied customers. This | | | | currently faced by gas powered |
| is the way forward for sure. The electrical | | | | vehicles…..Namely oil dependence and |
| specification is a 158-Volt, 5.5-Amps/Hour | | | | pollution. One can only hope that these |
| Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery | | | | future cars will become better and |
| | | | faster…providing value to the |
| Fuel Type/System | | | | consumer, the economy and the environment. |
| | | | Many experts believe this mode of transport |
| Hybrid Gas/Electric / Multi-Port Fuel | | | | is here to stay. |