Learn More About Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles on National Dump the Pump Day

It’s National Dump the pump day!

National Dump the Pump Day exists to help commuters and drivers reconsider the use of fossil fuel vehicles, spreads awareness on the depletion of natural resources such as fossil fuels, and encourages consumers to consider public transportation and alternative fuel vehicles.  We understand that not everyone has the privilege to be able to take advantage of mass transit or to walk, bike, or skate to their jobs, so we’re going to also explore some greener options in automobiles!  Today we’re going to highlight some of the differences between Hybrid versus Electric versus Plug-In Hybrid vehicles, and learn a little bit about alternatives to fossil fuel only cars.  Let’s get started!

Traditional Hybrid Vehicles are powered by a combination of a traditional internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which pull from stored energy in an array of batteries.  They rely on traditional gasoline engines to keep the batteries charged while you’re driving.  Plug-In Hybrids have larger batteries charged with a 120-volt or 240-volt outlet installed in your home or in a publicly accessible charging station.  The Plug-In Hybrid will rely on depleting the stored battery charges, and once depleted will revert to using the gasoline engine.

All-Electric or Battery Electric Vehicles have an electric motor in place of an internal combustion engine.  They’re propelled by a system of one or more electric motors powered by stored energy from battery banks; they have zero exhaust emissions, don’t use gasoline, and can be recharged at home or at publicly accessible charging stations. Additionally there are also Fuel Celle Electric Vehicle options, but they are not as widely available as the aforementioned; FCEVs receive their electric energy from a chemical reaction which generates electricity via hydrogen or other source.

Are you looking to replace your current gas-powered vehicle with a greener alternative?  Stop by our dealership to find out which option is best for you and your family: Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, All-Electric. We’ll be happy to discuss the options with you, and get you behind the wheel of a vehicle for a test drive so you can decide for yourself.  We know you’re going to love the way they handle the road, and you’ll feel confident knowing that you’re helping to protect our environment!

Here’s a great breakdown of the difference in vehicles between Hybrid vs. Electric vs. Plug-In Hybrids by Edmunds Cars on YouTube:

Let’s take a fascinating look at some of the ideas behind and options for Synthetic Fuel vehicles from the gang over at Donut Media:

One of our favourite vlogging channels is Engineering Explained, and we love this informational breakdown on Synthetic Fuels as an alternative to fossil fuel vehicles:

Unsure of which car to choose, a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle?  The crew at Car Help Corner has some great pointers on the different options available, and how to decide which is better for your needs:

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