Are Hybrids Worth It? A Look at the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight & Honda Civic
By Ryan Norris, published Nov 08, 2006
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When purchasing a new automobile, a potential buy must consider the basis for the purchase. Determining the vehicles purpose and uses is the first logical step to making such a decision. With this in mind, most working class Americans will find themselves with commuting jobs, which potentially could lead to a significant amount of highway miles on the new car. This will most likely be the dominant portion of the car’s mileage. For instance, the average American commute to work is 24.4 minutes or 48.8 minutes a day (Buckner para. 1).This highly favors the hybrid, because the top three hybrid vehicles, the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius, and the Honda Civic, all have highway miles per gallon in excess of 50 (“Gas Mileage”).
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Resources
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