| Government legislation is making it a priority for many | | | | Fuel Type/System |
| countries to become more environmentally aware | | | | Hybrid Gas/Electric / Multi-Port Fuel Injected |
| with regard motoring. Low carbon, cleaner vehicles | | | | Standard Engine |
| are now being manufactured to meet these targets. | | | | 1.3L I4Standard Transmission |
| Not only is there the issue of climate change to | | | | VAR Speed AutomaticCylinders |
| consider, but the ongoing unrest in the oil rich | | | | 4Horsepower @ RPM |
| countries. Also consider the increasing gas petroleum | | | | 110@6000Torque @ RPM |
| charges. | | | | 123@2500 (foot-lbs) |
| We are still a while off to having a proper workable | | | | There can be no argument hybrid vehicles offer |
| alternative to petrol/gas…but many car | | | | greater fuel efficiency than gas powered alternatives. |
| companies, notably Honda, Toyota and BMW have | | | | The less fuel being used the bigger the reduction of |
| made great advances in their research and | | | | pollution in the environment. |
| development of hybrid vehicles. | | | | For many people living in large cities for example, the |
| Toyota is aiming to have all it’s cars as hybrid | | | | more hybrid vehicles seen on the road the less |
| vehicles by the year 2020. Currently it has the | | | | harmful emissions in the atmosphere. Less pollution |
| popular Prius model which was the worlds first of | | | | means better air quality for everyone. |
| it’s kind when it was released in Japan. The | | | | In years to come Hybrid cars will play a major part in |
| Toyota Prius reduces emissions by around 70%. | | | | combating many of the problems currently faced by |
| Since then we have seen the Honda Insight and the | | | | gas powered vehicles…..Namely oil dependence |
| Honda Civic Hybrid,Honda Insight and the Honda Civic | | | | and pollution. One can only hope that these future |
| Hybrid, | | | | cars will become better and faster…providing |
| The 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid has received great | | | | value to the consumer, the economy and the |
| reviews from satisfied customers. This is the way | | | | environment. Many experts believe this mode of |
| forward for sure. The electrical specification is a | | | | transport is here to stay. |
| 158-Volt, 5.5-Amps/Hour Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery | | | | |