Now that we’ve got your attention… we really do think you shouldn’t buy a hybrid. Not because we’re ignorant or stubborn, but because it is a waste both environmentally and economically to purchase a new hybrid vehicle when you’ve got a perfectly good vehicle in the driveway.
Now you see where we’re coming from. If you’ve got a car, even if it’s an SUV, it is more environmentally friendly to keep your car rather than purchase a new one… even if its a hybrid.
The making of a new car, hybrid or convention, is an incredibly wasteful and energy-intensive process. From sourcing new materials like metal, plastic and fabrics, to the electricity required to assembled the vehicle, it takes a lot to make a new car. Yes, buying cars keeps jobs, but more and more domestic car companies are shipping jobs overseas anyway.
So save your money and save the environment by driving the same care that gets you to and from work every day.
If your car breaks and you must buy a new one, a hybrid will do just fine.
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I know there is info out there, but I wonder if you’d agree that hybrid cars pose even greater environmental implications in that the fuel-cell batteries can not be recycled and pose health risks. Thoughts?