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Can you give me any facts/info about Hybrid Cars? [(Doesn't have to be Hybrid)]?

I need info/facts!!!!

"Building a Toyota Prius causes more environmental damage than a Hummer that is on the road for three times longer than a Prius. As already noted, the Prius is partly driven by a battery which contains nickel. The nickel is mined and smelted at a plant in Sudbury, Ontario. This plant has caused so much environmental damage to the surrounding environment that NASA has used the ‘dead zone’ around the plant to test moon rovers. The area around the plant is devoid of any life for miles."

"...The Prius costs an average of $3.25 per mile driven over a lifetime of 100,000 miles - the expected lifespan of the Hybrid.
The Hummer, on the other hand, costs a more fiscal $1.95 per mile to put on the road over an expected lifetime of 300,000 miles. That means the Hummer will last three times longer than a Prius and use less combined energy doing it. "

I'm all for lowering emissions, but saying that your car uses battery power and less gas (when actually, it uses mostly gas between 0 - 30mph anyway, so for city driving you're not saving yourself as much as you think), is only looking at half the story. I'd say you're MUCH better off buying a nice 4 cylinder hatch for 1/4 of the price.

http://clubs.ccsu.edu/recorder/editorial/editorial_item.asp?NewsID=188

Hybrid Car Facts : History of the Hybrid Car

Auto Assembly Workers with Hybrid Cars on the Line $39.99 Justin Guariglia Auto Assembly Workers with Hybrid Cars on the Line - Photographic Print

Auto Assembly Line with Hybrid Cars Overhead $39.99 Justin Guariglia Auto Assembly Line with Hybrid Cars Overhead - Photographic Print

Hybrid Cars on an Assembly Line at a Plant in Japan $39.99 Hybrid Cars on an Assembly Line at a Plant in Japan - Photographic Print

All About Electric and Hybrid Cars By Bearce, Stephanie $43.5 Explores how hybrid cars work and new inventions in the automotive industry. Author: Bearce, Stephanie Series Title: Robbie Readers Subtitle: And Whos Driving Them Publication Date: 2009/06/15 Number of Pages: 48 Binding Type: Library Grade Level: 34 Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.75 Height: 9.50

How Do Hybrid Cars Work? By Hantula, Richard $44.98 Discusses how these machines work, the science behind the energy they make, and what the use of hybrid cars means for the planet. Author: Hantula, Richard Series Title: Science in the Real World Publication Date: 2009/09/01 Number of Pages: 32 Binding Type: Hardcover Grade Level: 34 Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 7.25 Height: 9.25

From the Model T to Hybrid Cars By Boothroyd, Jennifer $38.31 Compares and contrasts cars and transportation of today with the cars and transportation of the past, looking at technologies used, types of transportation, and passenger safety. Author: Boothroyd, Jennifer Series Title: Lightning Bolt Books: Comparing Past and Present Subtitle: How Transportation Has Changed Publication Date: 2011/08/01 Number of Pages: 32 Binding Type: Library Grade Level: 12 Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 7.75 Height: 10.25

Electric and Hybrid Cars By Anderson, Curtis D./ Anderson, Judy $71.7 This illustrated history of electric and hybrid vehicles covers the companies that produced various models; the politics that have surrounded them; the environmental aspects of electric and hybrid vehicles versus internal combustion engines; efforts to overcome technological challenges associated with electric vehicles; marketing strategies through the decades; and public attitudes towards these vehicles throughout their existence Provided by publisher. Author: Anderson, Curtis D./ Anderson, Judy Subtitle: A History Publication Date: 2010/04/06 Number of Pages: 257 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 7.25 Height: 10.50

How Hybrid Cars Work By Swanson, Jennifer $40.31 Presents information about automobiles that work on two different fuel sources, including their history, why they are needed, how they work, and possible future developments. Author: Swanson, Jennifer/ Mullaly, Glen (ILT) Series Title: How Things Work Publication Date: 2011/08/01 Number of Pages: 32 Binding Type: Library Grade Level: 34 Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Height: 10.25

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Concept Cars 2012 Deluxe Wall Calendar $12.95 The new year unfolds with a gallery of futuristic cars conceived by the industry’s most visionary designers and presented in gallery-quality image in this sleek 2012 calendar. Captions provide facts, figures, and more.

Concept Cars 2013 Deluxe Wall Calendar $13.99 The new year unfolds with a gallery of futuristic cars conceived by the industry’s most visionary designers and presented in gallery-quality image in this sleek 2013 calendar. Captions provide facts, figures, and identify the automotive visionaries who dreamt up these fantastic cars. EAN: 97816198

Engino ENGS20 SolarPowered Cars $72.81 Young inventors can now experiment with this technology using this hybrid Engino set. Engino models can run either with solar energy or with battery power. This set also includes a wired RC handset and a 20page booklet with building instructions for 8 models. Ages 8 and up.

Disney by Heys Cars Blazing Trails 16 Hybrid Backpack $45 This durable, lightweight backpack gives fun-loving children the opportunity to take a trip with their favorite Disney friends The polycarbonate shell with embedded character print facilitates fun, easy travel, while its polyester backing makes this accessory the ultimate lightweight backpack for your child’s weekend away Kid-sized shoulder straps with extra padding enables comfortable, easy use Fully-lined interior with matching character story evokes the magic of Disney every time your child opens the bag Multiple pockets keep items secure and organized