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The IRS and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger are fueling the sale of hybrids by offering a $2000 tax deduction (depending on your tax bracket) and opening up California's commuter lanes for hybrid drivers (even if you're a single occupant). In 2004 alone 79,000 hybrid automobiles were sold in the United States. Becoming a quick alternative to gas guzzling SUVs, hybrids reduce our dependence on foreign oil and decrease fuel emissions. But are hybrids affordable for the average Joe? What makes and models are available for a test drive? Let's kick the tires and give the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic a jumpstart. Business - Directory of business/finance/loan/mortgage related partner sites Computers - Directory of computer hardware/software/peripheral related partner sites Internet - Directory of webhosting/webdesign/internet marketing related partner sites Software - Directory of software related partner sites Web Design - Directory of web design/development related partner sites Web Hosting - Directory of web hosting related partner sites Web Promotion - Directory of search engine optimization/internet marketing related partner sites Web Resources - Directory of other web related partner sites Recreation - Directory of travel/hotel/cruise related partner sites Casino - Directory of online gambling/poker/blackjack/roulette related partner sites Health - Directory of online pharmacy/hospital/health related partner sites Shopping - Directory of online shopping/gift related partner sites Miscellaneous - Directory of all other partner sites
Toyota and Honda have taken different approaches to the development of hybrid cars. The main difference is the construction of the engine. Toyota's "Hybrid Synergy Drive" relies on electricity as the primary power for normal driving conditions. If additional power is needed, i.e. driving up California Street, a gasoline engine will kick in and provide extra "umph". Honda's "Integrated Motor Assist System" is similar to a normal car's engine by using a gasoline engine as its primary power source. For heavy acceleration, an electric motor will provide the juice. |
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