Many people love hybrid cars. Those who don’t may try to influence you against buying this fuel-efficient and environment friendly car. These are the oft-heard myths about hybrid cars.

Myth 1

Hybrids are a new invention:

An American engineer H. Piper filed the first patent for a gasoline-electric hybrid car in 1905. The electric self-starter was introduced in 1913 and made gasoline engines popular with the masses. However, with the growing oil prices and the rising pollution, hybrid cars reemerged.

Myth 2

It’s just a passing phase:

Sorry to say but hybrids are here to stay. Hydrogen fuel cells are regarded as a better alternative to hybrid cars; however, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that hydrogen cars would account for 30% of the global car population by 2050. There could be 1 million hybrid cars on American roads by 2007 or 2008. It’s not a very big number but its true that hybrid car population is on the rise.

Myth 3

Hybrid batteries are weak:

This is untrue. The standard warranty of the batteries is generally between 80,000 and 100,000 miles.

Hybrid car users charge the car battery up to 45-60%. This extends the life of the nickel metal hydride batteries.

Myth 4

Hybrid is useful for only saving money on gas:

False. Hybrid cars are the most fuel-efficient cars. They save you plenty of money, but they also help in reducing pollution and its dangerous affects on the environment. Hybrid cars lessen the world’s addiction to oil and other limited fuel.