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Driving Green – Go Hybrid With Toyota Prius
It has been every oil dependent countries’ dream that one day; they will rely less on oil imports and become self-sufficient for their energy needs. Such visions are unlikely to become a reality if alternative energy remains unattainable as a result of the continued low oil prices brought about by the on-going financial crisis of the world’s economy.
The United States has the biggest concentration of trucks, SUV and other large gas-guzzler on our roads than any countries on earth. The recent fall in gasoline prices at the pump is becoming an early Christmas present for thousands of car and truck drivers that will be hitting the road for family reunion during the festive season. While the consumers are in celebration mode, advocates for green energy, fuel economy cars and alternative energy are definitely in somber mood. For as long as prices at the pump remains low, there will be less concerted effort in pursuing fuel efficient technology. However, no one seriously doubts that the price of gas will remain low for a long time. When the economies of the world recover, demand for oil will increase again and at the same time, this will harm the environment.
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Honda Goes Green
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or one of those rapidly melting glaciers in Greenland, you know that the environment is big news today. Of course, it wasn’t always. There was a time (not so long ago, either), when the scientific community believed in global cooling, when aerosol sprays contained CFCs and the hole in the ozone layer was growing larger by the second. However, today’s consumers are much more sensitive to environmental issues ranging from global warming and melting ice sheets to the plight of freshwater mussels. To remain in accord with shifting consumer perceptions, numerous automakers have taken on a remarkably green tint lately, including Honda.
However, if you think that Honda is a latecomer to the green initiative, or just “jumping on the bandwagon,” think again. Honda actually helped to pioneer the “green” aspect of automobiles, long before the first Toyota Prius ever rolled off the assembly line for consumer purchase. What has Honda accomplished in their long history that’s worthy of the “green” notation? Here, you’ll find quite a few of those accomplishments and hopefully learn a bit about why this company remains so high in terms of popularity.
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