When thinking of a hybrid car, it’s not just great fuel efficiency, but more importantly, the low emissions hybrids are known for. Hybrid cars do have petrol engines, but the tank is much smaller and uses Honda’s innovative genius to reduce emissions and the use of fuel. The fuel tank is simply a energy storage device. The electric motor on a hybrid acts as a generator, drawing energy from the battery when it needs to. The generator is used to produce electrical power, which comes from the battery. This technology is standard for all of Honda’s Hybrids, from the Insight Hybrid to the Honda CR-Z Hybrid.

The Honda Insight, which was introduced in 1999, is one of the top-selling hybrid vehicles, and when you see the features it offers—on top of being a hybrid—you will understand why. The Econ Mode button controls the air conditioning unit, extends idle stop time, and increases regenerative recharging when you brake, making every drop of fuel count.

The Scoring function lets you know how you are driving. When you reach your destination, the scoring function will let you know your score, which is then added to your lifetime score. The higher the score, the more money you are saving. There is also a Guidance function that will change colors if you accelerate, letting you know you are using more fuel.

The Insight also has received five stars for their safety rating, which Honda always does, sets the benchmark for all hybrid cars.

The summer of 2010 will be the year the Honda hybrid takes on a new dimension with the new Honda CR-Z Hybrid Concept. Honda engineers have blended efficiency and sleek curves to seamlessly produce one of the world’s most desirable automobiles. Available in the UK from summer 2010, it’ll be the first hybrid to boast a 6-speed transmission.

So how much can be saved by driving a hybrid? Some consumers might be strapped for cash due to recent economic issues. But this shouldn’t stand in between them and a Honda hybrid. Consumers will be happy to know that the price of a hybrid vehicle can be offset by a tax credit. Some studies show that hybrid owners are less likely to be in an accident. Some think repairs are more expensive. This is a myth. Hybrids have been out long enough that the kinks have been figured out. Don’t forget about fuel efficiency, which is the cornerstone of hybrid cars.

With so much focus on what we can do for the environment and how we can change the world for future generations, simply driving a car to do that doesn’t seem like much of a challenge. With Honda’s technology and innovation, being a part of the future and making it better for future generations is a lot easier.

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