Many experts and environmental groups criticize hybrids, arguing that fuel savings are exaggerated and that they fall short in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions essential for combating global warming.
Sales of hybrid cars have surged, reflecting a growing confidence among car shoppers in their benefits, with a 33 percent increase in sales in the first half of the year.
Conventional hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius, capture some energy from braking to recharge a battery, improving fuel efficiency significantly over standard gasoline engines.
While hybrids are considered a middle ground between electric and gasoline engines, the reality is that many owners may not experience the expected fuel savings or environmental benefits.
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