The question of whether or not a hybrid car is the right choice for a consumer is one that plagues the modern consumer. The advantages and disadvantages in regards to purchasing a hybrid car were examined. Interviews were conducted with hybrid car dealers, professors, and WPI students. Research was done into the history of hybrid cars and how hybrid cars operate. Hybrid cars turned out to be evenly matched with the non-hybrid counterparts when all the facts were examined. The money saved due to the improved fuel economy is offset by the premium paid for a hybrid vehicle.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• McCann, John Paul
• Ennis, Patrick James
• Dooman, Matthew David

Subject

• Industry
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031510-104447

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Greenhouse gases
• Transportation
• Energy conservation

Advisor

• Vassallo, Helen G.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-03-15

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright