- There is a Federal tax credit for hybrid vehicles, but this credit is now no longer available for the popular Honda and Toyota models.
- Hybrids get good gas mileage. The Nissan Altima hybrid gets 35 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, while a conventional car gets 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
- Hybrids use less gasoline, and therefore emit less greenhouse gas. They routinely rank as Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (SULEV).
- Hybrids have a bigger price tag than a normal car. The basic Nissan Altima starts at $19,900, while the Hybrid starts at $26,500.
- Hybrid batteries are warrantied for 8 to 10 years on average but eventually do need replacement. These batteries cost several thousand dollars, and this will impact on the resale value of an older hybrid car.
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