{"product_id":"2940013922358","title":"Hybrid Cars - Why Bother?","description":"Hybrid Cars, Why Bother? Why To Invest In A Hybrid Vehicle And How To Get The Best Deal!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike many individuals and groups out there in the real world,\u003cbr\u003ewe ask the really obvious, but sometimes also tough\u003cbr\u003equestions to answer that most struggle with when\u003cbr\u003econtemplating the addition of a Hybrid vehicle to their\u003cbr\u003edriveway, garage and lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003eSome of the questions go to the fundamentals, like: Why\u003cbr\u003ehybrid vehicles? What are they? Are they any good? What do\u003cbr\u003ethey cost? Where would they be found? Who uses them?\u003cbr\u003eHow are they best applied?\u003cbr\u003eEven more intricate and complex questions surface than at\u003cbr\u003efirst glance and consideration:\u003cbr\u003e How do you make up your mind about hybrid cars?\u003cbr\u003e Is a hybrid vehicle even a viable option and alternative?\u003cbr\u003e Are there certain circumstances that a hybrid would be\u003cbr\u003econsidered better, more efficient?\u003cbr\u003e What are the actual benefits of hybrid vehicles?\u003cbr\u003e What criteria is there to use and pay special attention to\u003cbr\u003ewhen buying a hybrid vehicle?\u003cbr\u003eAll these questions, inquiry and advocacy of sorts, will unfold\u003cbr\u003ein the next 60-pages, as we probe, explore and investigate\u003cbr\u003ehybrid vehicles. This includes cars, SUV, minivans even\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003econcept and alternative, futuristic transportation vehicles, in\u003cbr\u003emore detail, we plan on placing them under even closer\u003cbr\u003escrutiny to figure out exactly if it is worthwhile investing in a\u003cbr\u003ehybrid car (or not).\u003cbr\u003eFor the most part, in our opinion, it is early days yet to say\u003cbr\u003ethat the jury is in! There is evidence and trends emerging,\u003cbr\u003ethat hybrids are here to stay and hold the promise of future\u003cbr\u003etransportation vehicles. Others think the technology still has\u003cbr\u003ea long way to go. It hangs in the balance and sways\u003cbr\u003ebetween these ‘extremes’ as its development path continues\u003cbr\u003eto evolve.\u003cbr\u003eTo Buy A Hybrid, Or Not To Buy A Hybrid… That Is The\u003cbr\u003eQuestion!\u003cbr\u003eIt is true that a very diverse set of drivers, owners and\u003cbr\u003eenthusiasts, (even most people), consider hybrid cars for a\u003cbr\u003evariety of different reasons (your own musings and reasons\u003cbr\u003ewill probably just add to the list here) …\u003cbr\u003e As a concept and environmentally sound alternative it\u003cbr\u003eshows good global citizenship\u003cbr\u003e It is a trend that they want to be part of and be\u003cbr\u003eassociated with\u003cbr\u003e Conservation and sustainability of our world, the legacy\u003cbr\u003ewe leave for our children\u003cbr\u003e Leading by example and being a pioneer\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003e Weird-looking and a cool idea to have one, gadget,\u003cbr\u003enewest ‘toy’ to add to the list\u003cbr\u003e Fuel-economy and saving money, gas\u003cbr\u003e Less emissions and pollutants into the atmosphere\u003cbr\u003e Less gasoline\/fossil fuel reliant\u003cbr\u003e Potential investment\u003cbr\u003e Keeping up with the Joneses!\u003cbr\u003eWhatever YOUR particular incentive, motivation or rationale\u003cbr\u003efor getting one, hybrid car sales are soaring. According to\u003cbr\u003erecent news-reports in the USA over the last 12 months an\u003cbr\u003eincrease of 139% was cited. It is a definite trend and here\u003cbr\u003eto stay. The wave of the future…undeniably here!\u003cbr\u003eThe Questions And Rationale Behind Hybrid Vehicles\u003cbr\u003eThe best way to start off writing this book, I thought, was to\u003cbr\u003eask several people (proud new owners, prospective buyers\u003cbr\u003eand just the general public at large, across gender, age\u003cbr\u003egroup and preferences, randomly selected) the same two\u003cbr\u003equestions: (i) What are the TOP FIVE reasons to buy\/invest\u003cbr\u003ein a hybrid as well as (ii) the TOP THREE reasons they would\u003cbr\u003enot consider buying a hybrid. (TIP # 1:You can ask and\u003cbr\u003eanswer these yourself to, it helps to provide some\u003cbr\u003eperspective)\u003cbr\u003eMost frequent responses regarding reasons to buy:\u003cbr\u003e Easy to drive, handling and ease of parking\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003e Fuel efficiency\u003cbr\u003e Doing my part\/good for protecting the environment\u003cbr\u003e Reduction in fuel emissions\u003cbr\u003e Reduced engine maintenance costs\u003cbr\u003e Value, Economical, Purchase price\u003cbr\u003e Costs to operate\u003cbr\u003e Cutting edge technology\u003cbr\u003e Proclaimed longevity\u003cbr\u003eMost frequent responses regarding reasons NOT to buy:\u003cbr\u003e Added cost to purchase a hybrid vehicle\u003cbr\u003e Do not like the selection of hybrid vehicles currently\u003cbr\u003eavailable\u003cbr\u003e A follower, not a leader when it comes to new trends\u003cbr\u003e Preferences for larger automobiles (for safety reasons)\u003cbr\u003e Larger vehicles are not yet available in hybrid versions\u003cbr\u003e Insufficient track record\u003cbr\u003e Driver and passenger safety concerns\u003cbr\u003e Lack of storage\u003cbr\u003eThe range, scope and depth of the answers received\u003cbr\u003esurprised me in some cases, not in others. What are your\u003cbr\u003ereasons? (TIP # 2: write them down, sort and prioritize\u003cbr\u003ethem, it helps later, when you get to the point where you","brand":"99 \u0026cent; eStore, save to buy more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145847161072,"sku":"2940013922358","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013922358_p0.jpg?v=1763597258","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013922358","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}