7 Reasons Why you Should Invest in a Hybrid

It's been months since the gas prices finally went down, and boy did they plummet. From a peak of near $5 per gallon, we saw a decrease of gas prices to near around $1.50 per gallon. That price hadn't been seen since 2005.

So why should you even care at this point to make a more energy/fuel conscious decision with your next vehicle purchase?

• There's still only a certain amount of oil left in the world. We're getting closer and closer to that amount by the day, so at some point, gas prices will go back up like they did before.


• Just because you aren't saving as much money doesn't mean you won't be saving any money. Hybrids sales sunk when gas prices sunk, so you can find a much better deal now than you could have a few months ago.


• Used hybrids are an even better deal. Why not see what's for sale? Used hybrids are an even greener option than brand new ones.


• Ever year, progress is being made on hybrid technology. The latest hybrids are more efficient than last year's models, and the technology continues to grow.


• Hybrid sales have fallen 9.9% since the rapidly climbing gas prices of 2008. Car sales in general are falling. Dealers want to move these cars, so if you can negotiate, you might be able to snag a good deal on some of these hybrids.


• Oil companies have steadily been raising prices on barrels of oil, even though the economy is in a huge slump. Oil companies are greedy. Expect those gas prices to go back to the way they were when you're least thinking about it.


• Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet and other major car companies are pushing forward with hybrid technology to reduce the cost of parts, batteries, and the overall sticker price. They haven't lost faith, and neither should we.

Your Personal Bailout: A Green Tax Break

Everyone wants to know what they're going to get out of the new bailout package, and it seems there's a small silver lining on this cloud. The Daily Green has listed some of the 2009 credits and breaks that you can get for making some green upgrades to your home, from water heaters, hybrids, windows, insulation and much more, the package does look impressive. Take advantage and save yourself some cash in '09 by reading the Green Tax Breaks that you can take advantage of from the bailout package. Why not? You're also paying for it, so reap the benefits.

The Greenest Hybrids

If you're in the market for a new car and you're considering a hybrid, we've compiled some reviews of some of the most popular and fuel efficient hybrids on the market today.

The Greenest Hybrids

Some of the best-received hybrids are of course, the Toyota Prius, along with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Chevy Malibu Hybrid. Prius by far has the market cornered with 75% of hybrid sales going Toyota's way.

The Worst Hybrid Cars

Everyone wishes they had a hybrid, some people already have them...you don't hear too many people complaining about their hybrid cars. US News has released an article on the worst and best hybrid cars according to mileage, performance, exterior, safety, and reliability. Bottoming out the list was the Saturn VUE 2008 Hybrid. "The hybrid VUE commands a $2,000 premium over the gasoline-powered model, but it should make up for the extra cost in increased gas mileage." If this is the worst model on the list, then you should consider taking a look at this list before purchasing your next car.