Some responses to hybrid car myths.
Some say hybrids use as much if not more energy than conventional cars if one adds up the energy needed to manufacture them (one "myth" not answered below).
The 5 Myths and my reactions to the answers from MSN
"1. Hybrids lack power"
Some do, noting that those which have more power sacrifice gas economy
"2. Hybrids are expensive"
Yes - it takes 7-9 years to realize the savings from better gas mileage on average to recover the extra costs for the new hybrid
"3. Hybrids need to be plugged in"
- No, only the plug-in hybrids do but these are seen as the next generation of hybrid cars by some
"4. All hybrids have great fuel efficiency"
Some do but only in stop and start driving in cities. On the highway, conventional non hybrid cars are more efficient
"5. Hybrid batteries have a short lifespan and are expensive to replace"
Replacing these batteries can be 1/4 to 1/3 the price of the entire car.
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