Your Greeness

Everybody keeps on talking about hybrid cars and how good they are for the environment. You may also be thinking of investing in one. However, while its always good to be informed of the upside, it may be a better idea to be aware of the downside too. After all, nthing is perfect, and we need to be realistic with out expectations on the hybrid car.

1.It’s expensive- Because there’s a whole lot of new technology that comes with creating these cars, they may come out pricier than an average car. However, the cost does offset itself in the fuel savings in the long run.

2.Potentially dangerous- If caught in a potential car crash or accident, a hybrid car battery which is a metal hydride battery can kill a person if they were exposed to it during the accident due to the high voltages.

3.Constant recharging needed- Older models of hybrid cars need to be recharged every 2 weeks. This could pose a problem if you’re going on a long trip and a charger may not be readily available.

4.A bigger carbon footprint- some studies have indicated that the pollution produced in creating a hybrid car is more compared to a normal car. They site the twin engines a the reason.

Many people, in the effort of saving money, are actually choosing to fill up their cars with E85 ethanol. Why not right? E85 is cheaper than normal gasoline. But is E85 good for our environment?

Unfortunately E85 isn’t very good for Mother Earth at all. It doesn’t burn cleanly, and produces toxins when burned. Also, E85 is made from corn. It seems to be unethical to destroy perfectly good food to produce cheap fuel when in fact many people don’t even have enough to eat! Thirdly, E85 just looks cheaper but actually, it contains a good percentage of less energy compared to gasoline, so you actually get less mileage!

It is important to consider all the aspects of something before using it. Sometimes, things are cheaper for a reason. Hopefully, this article will make you stop and think before sing E85!