ENERGY SAVING CARS

ADVANTAGES TO HYBRID CARS

• Clean energy: low emissions and better gas mileage.
• Lighter weight: not as much energy to do the same task.
• Lower fossil fuel dependence: cleaner and require less fossil fuels

DISADVANTAGES TO HYBRID CARS

• Higher center of gravity: effect on how it drives.
• Expensive: cost more to repair and buy.

ADVANTAGES TO ELECTRIC CARS

• No fossil fuels: don't need gas
• No oil use
• Inexpensive to buy

DISADVANTAGES TO ELECTRIC CARS

• Can run out of battery
• Install home charging station
• Pay for electricity

HOW HYBRIDS AND ELECTRIC CARS EFFECT CONSUMPTION OF FOSSIL FUELS

• Fossil fuels are estimated to run out in 2088
• Average of 729 gallons of gas per year used in regular cars
• Hybrids use in average 350 gallons of gas per year
• Electric cars don't consume gas

CITATIONS

• http://www.carsdirect.com/green-cars/major-pros-and-cons-of-buying-used-hyb...
• http://www.autotrader.com/research/article/car-tips/208155/electric-cars-be...
• https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/our-green-energy/energy-independence/the-end-o...