What is a Hybrid vehicle? This article has the most current hybrid car information and benefits such as gas, tax, and more...

Hybrid systems are engineered to increase performance, reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency with a mix of gasoline and electrical power. A hybrid does not need to be plugged into a power source to recharge, the electrical power is stored in batteries that are charged partly by the gas motor but also, ingeniously, by the energy released when you apply the brakes on your car.

Different amounts of electrical power are used at different speeds. At higher speeds, for example, the electric motor is just chipping in, while at lower ones it may take over entirely. To conserve fuel, all hybrids shut down the gasoline-powered engine during stops. Called an idle-stop feature, this not only saves fuel and reduces emissions, but cuts electrical consumption as well. A dashboard display will tell you how much power is coming from each source as you go faster and slower, which savvy drivers use to see which speeds get you the best fuel efficiency.

Think your hybrid only helps you save money at the pump? If you act now and buy a new hybrid, your vehicle can give you another break, a tax break. Here's what you need to know about the IRS's new-for-2006 "Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit."

The hybrid clean fuel tax deduction allows owners to combine two different types of credits ranging from $250 to $3400 deducted from the final tax bill and only the first 60,000 hybrid models sold are eligible for the full credit. The exact amount of a specific credit is based on a complex formula determined by vehicle weight, technology, fuel economy, and emissions data. The bottom line is you get more money for buying a more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle.

With all their advanced technology, exceptional fuel economy and low emissions, hybrid vehicles are often referred to as the cars of the future. Due to the high demand, buying a hybrid may take a little more work than with a traditional vehicle. If you are thinking to get one, it's a good idea to get on a waiting list at your local dealership. For those who are flexible on colors and options, you will increase your odds of getting a hybrid much sooner.

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