Flip Side of the Coin

In Favor of Hybrid Vehicles

Flip Side of the Coin Season 2 Episode 21

We take a look at hybrid vehicles and some of the arguments that supporters of hybrids raise when they encourage their wider adoption. Hybrid vehicles use both battery power and gas power for propulsion, and can switch back and forth between using their electric motor and their internal combustion engine while in operation. 

Supporters of hybrids argue that they essentially offer motorists the best of both worlds, by providing higher fuel efficiency than traditional gas-powered vehicles, while also taking advantage of EV tech, thus reducing their overall environmental impact.