Best Hybrid Car
Hybrid cars are becoming more popular as people become more aware of the impact cars have on the natural environment.
A hybrid car is one that is powered by both gasoline and electricity. Because of this, a hybrid car will burn less fuel, which in turn makes it better for the environment.
There are plenty of hybrid cars being built nowadays so you might think that finding the best hybrid car would be a difficult task. But, there seems to be very wide consensus that the best hybrid car currently on the market is the Toyota Prius.
To back this up, according to the Australian government’s Green Vehicle Guide, the Toyota Prius has currently been rated the best green car (whether hybrid or not). This hybrid car was given a 5 star rating. The rating takes into account the car’s greenhouse emissions and air pollution.
The Toyota Prius scored the following ratings:
- Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
- Green House Rating: 8.5
- Overall Rating: 5 stars
This means that (as far as cars go) the Toyota Prius produces low levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and has a low contribution to air pollution. The 8.5 green house rating means that it emits 101 - 120 grams of green house gas per kilometer.
This compares to say, a car with a green house rating of 5 producing 241 - 260 grams per kilometer. And a car with a rating of 0.5 would emit 421 - 440 grams.
The Toyota Prius also uses only 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers - although this probably varies largely depending on whether you drive mostly in the city, or out on the open road. When driving the Toyota Prius at lower speeds (such as driving around the city), you’re only using the electric motor. The gas engine doesn’t kick in until you reach higher speeds (such as out on the open road). This obviously helps reduce the amount of fuel that you burn through.
So, that makes the Toyota Prius the best hybrid car. Well, it’s the best hybrid car if you’re talking about reduced air pollution and green house gases. I suppose everyone has their own idea about what makes the best car 
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