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Escape Hybrid Review
Hybrid Rebate for 2006 Tax Credit for Hybrid Cars
If you are a homeowner that would like to take advantage of lower mortgages interest rates but do not want to commit to a 30 year mortgage, a hybrid mortgage could be right for you. Many homeowners shunned the notion of refinancing their current mortgages because they might be moving within the next few years. There is a way to refinance your mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates even if you are moving in five years. Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages offer fixed interest r ...
Author: Louie Latour
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The Hybrid Car
A hybrid car has a small engine
that is fuel efficient, which is combined with an electric motor
that aids the engine when additional power is needed during
acceleration. The electric motor gets its power from battery banks
which continuously charge while you are driving.
Energy is conserved when you stop because the engine is shut off
automatically. Then, when you apply gas, it automatically restarts.
The hybrid car also uses a more advanced aerodynamic lightweight
body, and combines it with low roll resistant tires that are stiffer
and narrower to help reduce drag.
In 2004, out of the 17 million vehicles sold there were around
80,000 hybrid vehicles sold. By 2005 that number had increased by
1.2% to 200,000, and it's estimated that by 2007 more than 400,000
hybrids will be sold.
There are several hybrids currently available in North America. They
include the Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda Insight, Toyota Prius,
and the Mercury Mariner. There are also Hybrid SUVs available - the
Ford Escape, the Lexus 400H and the Toyota Highlander, and many new
models are on the way.
The Toyota Prius holds 52% of the hybrid market with just under
108,000 vehicles. The Honda Civic is the next most popular with
25,000 vehicles.
Now that consumer support for the hybrids has arrived, auto
manufacturers are increasing the pace at which they introduce hybrid
models. Just starting to come out are the Honda CR V SUV, Saturn Vue,
Hyundai Accent, and Kia Rio are being introduced as hybrid models.
In 2007 we will see the Toyota Camry, Honda Fit, Mazda Tribute,
Chevrolet Malibu, and Nissan Altima; and 2008 will see the Ford
Fusion and Mercury Millan available as hybrids.
And as an added bonus in the United States, consumers that purchase
a hybrid will get a tax break. Those purchasing fuel-cell vehicles
will get up to $8000 in tax breaks, and those purchasing alternative
fuel vehicles that weigh less than 8,500 pounds get a $2500 tax
break. It's a nice pleasant surprise!
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Honda Civic 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
As Honda's entry level, subcompact vehicle, what's not to like about the Civic? As an ideal example of getting what you pay for, the 2004 Civic includes almost 40 style options - 2-door to 4-door to hatchback, gas to hybrid and 5-speed manual to automatic. For my weekly drive, I tested the 4-door EX sedan with a 127- horsepower, 1.7-liter, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine. The appealing magnesium gray metallic exterior was complemented nicely with a mixed dark and lighter gray interior. The color combination, combi ...
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