Topic > Advantages and Disadvantages of Hybrid Cars - 704

A hybrid has an electric motor as well as a petrol engine. This is good because the electric motor is used at low speeds to power the car while the gasoline engine is used at high speeds to power the car. Another disadvantage of hybrid cars is that all hybrid cars are not created equal. This is because there are some cars that are partially hybrid or "mild hybrid". These cars cannot use the electric motor alone and when the car stops the petrol engine also turns off. An advantage of a "gas guzzling" four-wheel drive vehicle is that it can be driven off-road. This is good because these four-wheel drive vehicles can be driven on-road as well as off-road and tend to have the best traction in off-road settings. One disadvantage of a "gas guzzling" four-wheel drive vehicle is that they add complications and weight to a car. This can be a problem as you need a more powerful engine to get good performance from the car and the handling of the car would not be the best. Another advantage of a "gas guzzling" four-wheel drive vehicle is that they are more expensive than a two-wheel drive vehicle. This is because they tend to be made from expensive materials, so the companies that produce them have to make a profit, so the prices of these vehicles tend to be high due to