The hybrid hype.I was a bit disappointed to read rave reviews of the hybrid cars in Newsweek, but I considered the source, and the target market, and figured they were doing the best they could. I also thought it was time to start reading more progressive, environmentally aware magazines. So I really enjoyed my first read of E, until I got to the last page. I was shocked to read your review of hybrid cars (Earth Talk, November/December 2004) without any mention of alternative fuels or demands for higher standards. While I support the mainstream auto industry for trying to appeal to car buyers of conscience, I already see them backsliding back·slide intr.v. back·slid , back·slid·ing, back·slides To revert to sin or wrongdoing, especially in religious practice. back with the new SUVs that barely break 20 miles per gallon Noun 1. miles per gallon - the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel unit, unit of measurement - any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of in fuel economy. Since when are we excited over 35 miles per gallon? I have a 1979 Mercedes diesel that gets 30 miles per gallon. An increase of five miles per gallon in 25 years is hardly technology at its finest. The diesel engine is currently capable of 50 miles per gallon, is much better suited to alternative fuels (I will be running on biodiesel within the next few months) and will soon be coming out with cleaner emissions. And don't forget that your gas-sipping hybrids are filling up with gas brought to you in diesel trucks. Please get off the bandwagon and take a closer look at the hybrid. It is marketing hype from the auto industry. There are plenty of other options out there that deserve your support. Kathleen Stroh Via e-mail Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : The "Q and A" Stroh refers to specifically asked: "How do hybrid cars get better fuel efficiency than traditional cars?" Stroh also seems to be ignoring the serious environmental challenges diesel engines (even when biodiesel-empowered) present. Particulate matter particulate matter n. Abbr. PM Material suspended in the air in the form of minute solid particles or liquid droplets, especially when considered as an atmospheric pollutant. Noun 1. , exclusive to diesels, is a known carcinogen carcinogen: see cancer. carcinogen Agent that can cause cancer. Exposure to one or more carcinogens, including certain chemicals, radiation, and certain viruses, can initiate cancer under conditions not completely understood. , and her '79 Mercedes wins no green prizes. Other Earth Talk columns, as well as numerous articles in E, have addressed some of her other points, including:. www.emagazine.com/view/?301 &src, www.emagazine.com/view/?1374&src, www.emagazine.com/view/?910&src. Hybrids and PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Zero emission refers to an engine, motor, or other energy source, that emits no waste products that pollutes the environment or disrupts the climate. Zero emission engines Vehicles) are OK, but ZEVs (Zero Emission Vehicles) are better. There are now many different models of electric scooters List of scooter models per manufacturer Aprilia
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