Hybrid vehicles have morphed into affordable options over the decades and now, more people than ever are considering driving one. If you’ve heard horror stories about them, don’t listen. Today’s hybrid is efficient, reliable, and it can save you money in ways you never thought of. The good news is if you live in Warwick, RI, J&S Auto Repair services and repairs hybrids. Here are six benefits of these vehicles.
Carbon-Friendly
Those who wish to reduce their carbon footprint can rely on hybrid vehicles to do so. These vehicles get better gas mileage because they use less gas to run. The twin-powered engines are designed to use fuel only when necessary, which reduces the vehicle’s fuel emissions and your fuel consumption.
Cost-Savings
Less fuel means more money in your pocket but this isn’t the only way hybrids save you money. They also offer perks in many cities, including preferred, fee-free parking and local and state tax breaks. There are still active federal tax credits for electric vehicles, too, so take advantage of them before they expire.
Fossil-Fuel Reduction
Many argue that we are too reliant upon fossil fuels and this is why global warming has become such an issue. Hybrid vehicles reduce your dependency on fossil fuels which not only benefits the environment as discussed above but also reduces fuel prices. Prices drop when fuel isn’t in such high demand.
Regenerative Charging
One of the hybrid horror stories is you can’t drive far in a hybrid. This was the case decades ago but it isn’t anymore. Today’s hybrid charges itself while you drive it. Eventually, you will run out of charge and switch to fuel, but the self-charging braking system extends the driving distance before that happens.
Environmentally-Friendly Materials
Automobile manufacturers make hybrids more environmentally-friendly beyond their twin-powered engines. The cars and engines are built from lighter materials which translate into even more energy and gas savings. The lighter the car the less energy required to operate it.
Bonus Advantage
The bonus advantage to driving a hybrid is hybrids today have high resale values. Although priced much more competitively in the automotive market than they used to be, many people find it hard to get into their first new hybrid and turn to used ones. This demand increases hybrid resale values.
J&S Auto Repair in Warwick, RI, works on hybrid vehicles. Call us for your hybrid automotive service needs.
