Sentences with phrase «because hybrid owners»

Or they because hybrid owners enjoy sailing past traffic in special HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes So many possible reasons

Not exact matches

«A plug - in hybrid owner may make fewer trips to the pump to refuel because of its all - electric mode capability,» said Derrick Kuzak, Ford vice president of global product development.

Some eco-friendly car owners believe that battery - electric drivers should get priority because they have to recharge to keep zipping down the road, while plug - in hybrids can also hit a gas station to refuel.

Because Pacifica Hybrid owners could feasibly drive for weeks or months using just the battery power, the Pacifica Hybrid constantly monitors the average age of fuel in the tank.

In March 2007, two Honda Civic Hybrid owners filed a class action lawsuit against Honda because their cars were averaging 31 miles per gallon — well below the advertised 49 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway.

«It's unique in its segment because it not only gives owners savings at the gas pump and a smaller carbon footprint, but it also delivers world - class design, robust performance and an upscale personality, making it a truly attractive and well - rounded hybrid offer.»

Owners of the original hybrid tablet had to wait until the 2nd generation TF201 Transformer Prime got the ICS update because ASUS only has one team working on software updates.

For example, we can look at household driving patterns: While total vehicle miles traveled have increased 16 percent between 1991 and 2001, there is no evidence that owners of hybrid vehicles drove twice as much just because their cars were twice as efficient.

The Toyota Prius won a large following relative to other hybrid contenders in large part because of its distinctive look, not so much because of its price, which was definitely marginal at the time (much clearer benefit now, making us Prius owners look ever smugger).

Because the vehicle is much more expensive, the hybrid owner will end up paying 25 % to 40 % more on their insurance premiums.

Insurance companies like hybrids because the owners are statistically good drivers.