Hybrid SUV Reviews
Some interesting data on auto manufacturer advertising was released by comScore earlier this week, including several surprising statistics related to SUVs and green vehicles.
This particular study measured online advertising among auto manufacturers during January of 2009. Results were broken down into the following categories:
1. the top advertisers overall
2. the most advertised SUVs
3. the most advertised “Green” vehicles
Spring break and summer vacations are closer than you think, and many families making travel plans now are looking for ways to make their trips a little easier on the environment. One easy way to haul all your family, luggage, and toys while managing to also reduce your vacation’s carbon footprint is to rent a hybrid SUV. A growing number of rental companies offer hybrid options, making this a convenient option. Here’s your hybrid rental guide.
Where to rent:
In the world of new cars, one could borrow a phrase from the fashion universe and state that hybrids are the “new black.” They’ve become popular with a variety of people for many different reasons, including greater fuel economy and less money spent on gas, lowering the dependence we have on oil, reducing harmful emissions, and the possibility of tax incentives from the state or federal government just for owning one. What’s not to love about hybrids?
Why a Hybrid SUV?
Hybrids are quickly becoming the fashionable car to have. Everyone wants to align themselves with green ideals and save the earth. However, we have also grown accustomed to all the space and versatility SUVs afford. Some lifestyles and hobbies simply aren’t a good match for a tiny hybrid, so why not go green and satisfy your need for space and power with a hybrid SUV?
Green for the Masses
Many people these days are jumping on the “go green” bandwagon. From reusable grocery bags at even the podunk-iest of Midwestern towns, to a rash of local, organic eateries, clothiers and shops; everyone wants to do their part for the environment. So, when a family of six, seven or even eight wants to make an impact by buying a hybrid vehicle, what options do they have?
Eco-friendly ways to pimp your hybrid SUV
Once you buy a hybrid SUV, wouldn’t you like to keep the theme running with the accessories you add to make the car really feel like it’s yours? Here are a few products that will make sure that the after-market supplies you add to your hybrid SUV are as green and eco-friendly as the SUV itself.
Long-Term Benefits of Green Driving
In past articles, we’ve reported on the many advantages of hybrids as well as the disadvantages of buying a hybrid SUV or car. But, what are the long-term effects of the growing hybrid car movement and what does it mean for all of us? Basically, there are three major benefits to having more and more hybrid vehicles on the road: less pollution, slowed global warming, and less reliance on non-sustainable energy.
Besides cost, what are the major issues and concerns people have with hybrid cars and SUVs?
Like any technological advancement, hybrid technology has its detractors. Like the cell-phone-induced brain tumors that everyone feared in the early 90s or carpal tunnel from excessive typing, critics can even find fault with hybrids. Arguably the biggest leap forward in transportation in the past 15 years, the hybrid technology that is used in today’s SUVs and cars has given birth to three main fears among critics:
Leave it to the federal government to make the tax benefits of buying a hybrid vehicle extremely confusing. Several years ago, the IRS initiated the “clean-burning fuel deduction” as a one-time, $2000 adjustment to income (here and here). This hybrid vehicle tax deduction remained in effect through 2005, as summarized in this Internal Revenue Service release.
