Hybrids...do we need them?

Hybrid cars have two things that make it go.  Most hybrids are gasoline-electric types.  The gas engine in the car is smaller then the ones in the gas powered cars and they also get more mileage.  The gas engine only goes to a certain speed.  So, if you wanted to go up a steep hill then thats when the electric motor kicks in. When your stopped at a red light or stuck in traffic then the electric motor can handle the job on its own so the gas engine shuts off.  The hybrid car never has to be plugged in to charge.  If the battery is low then the gas engine turns on and it burns extra electricity for the battery.  Another way the battery gets charged is that when its low the electric motor spins backwards and converts it into electricity.  Hybrid technology is getting better and getting much cheaper.  So for your first car you should go out and buy a hybrid car.