| Hybrid Cars are becoming more and more popular. | | | | aside millions in the yearly budget in order to |
| Hybrids are both stylish and have a reputation for | | | | compensate for these incentives. When asked, the |
| being safe and fuel efficient. With more and more | | | | corporations state they are giving their employees this |
| consumers focusing on the ongoing problem of air | | | | opportunity in order to give back to the community. |
| pollution, it is not surprising they are drawn to hybrid | | | | They feel that their locations have given to them |
| Cars. Toyota and Lexus sold over 60,000 Hybrid Cars | | | | through sales and in return they should give back to |
| combined since Jan 1 2006. Hybrid Vehicles are easy | | | | their community by providing cleaner air. Companies |
| on the environment as well as your pocketbook. The | | | | like Google even go so far to offer extensive group |
| fact that they are designed to be kind to the | | | | transportation schedules as well to further the positive |
| environment is getting the attention of many | | | | effects on your communitys air quality. |
| consumers, businesses, and governments. | | | | The fact that hybrids are environmentally friendly is |
| Hybrids operate using both a small gasoline engine and | | | | also getting the attention of local governments across |
| an electric engine. The two work independently and | | | | the United States. Local governments are offering free |
| together to create one of the most efficient methods | | | | parking to hybrid drivers. Many cities like Los Angeles |
| of transportation. The smaller gasoline engine uses | | | | are allowing hybrid owners to park for free at city lots |
| much less gasoline to operate the hybrid than a | | | | and parking meters. This incentive is showing |
| conventional gasoline powered vehicles uses. | | | | consumers that the local government is supporting |
| Therefore, owners of hybrids can enjoy lower fees at | | | | smart and environmentally wise shopping. With |
| the gas pump. In addition, since the hybrids use less | | | | everyone in a community focused on being |
| gas, they emit fewer pollutants. And help America | | | | environmentally responsible, there is a common goal |
| become less dependent on forein oil. In fact, experts | | | | that leads to a better overall community. |
| agree that a typical hybrid will emit up to 90% fewer | | | | In addition to the employers and government |
| pollutants than a typical automobile. These statistics | | | | incentives, a few insurance companies are also |
| are amazing and are the cause of many new | | | | offering incentives to hybrid drivers, in order to reward |
| developments and incentives being offered to | | | | them for their smart choice. Although it would seem |
| consumers. For instance with the purchase of a Hybrid | | | | that the insurance companies were offering these |
| Car you get tax incentive savings. Along with savings | | | | discounts because statistics have shown hybrid drivers |
| at the gas pump. Here is a list of some typical hybrid | | | | are less likely to file claims, it is not the case. At this |
| cars MPG. | | | | time there is not enough evidence, according to |
| Car Make/Model - city/hwy | | | | experts, to be able to determine the risks hybrid |
| Honda Insight - 60/66 | | | | drivers may or may not pose for an insurance |
| Toyota Prius - 60/51 | | | | company. The companies offering incentives are |
| Honda Civic Hybrid - 49/51 | | | | simply doing so to promote smart environmental |
| Volkswagen Golf TDI - 37/44 | | | | decisions by consumers. |
| Volkswagen New Beetle TDI - 37/44 | | | | Consumers hear on the news and weather channel |
| Volkswagen Jetta TDI - 36/41 | | | | daily about the risks of global warming and air pollution. |
| Toyota Corolla - 32/41 | | | | When you live in a large city, there are even days |
| Scion xA - 32/37 | | | | when smog alerts are as serious as a tornado. It is not |
| Hyundai Accent - 32/35 | | | | fiction that air pollution damages humans and the Earth. |
| Kia Rio - 32/35 | | | | Therefore, it is our responsibility to make wise choices |
| Honda Civic - 30/40 | | | | when it comes to pollutants. Anything consumers can |
| Pontiac Vibe - 30/36 | | | | possibly do to cut down on their own personal pollution |
| Toyota Matrix - 30/36 | | | | levels is a great thing. With our schedules being busier |
| Even some businesses are offering incentives to | | | | than ever, it is not likely everyone can forgo their |
| employees who are planning to buy, or already own | | | | vehicle for the greater good of the planet. However, |
| hybrids. Some businesses, such as Google, are | | | | hybrids are now offering a nice middle ground that |
| offering $5000 for each employee toward the | | | | allows everyone to profit. Consumers, corporations, |
| purchase of a new hybrid. Hyperion, the software | | | | and local governments are realizing the benefits. With |
| company based in Santa Clara, California is also | | | | long waiting lists in place for the newest hybrid arrivals, |
| offering this cash incentive. Most corporations set | | | | it is likely the hybrid will be the vehicle of the future! |