How do hybrid cars at our N Charlotte Toyota dealership work?

We've all heard the buzz about hybrid cars – the Toyota Prius being one of the most popular options on the market (we're biased, of course). We all know that they do a great job of cutting down on bad emissions, and that they supposedly save you a TON of money at the gas pump (they do, trust us!). However, do you really know exactly how a hybrid car near Charlotte works? Our N Charlotte Toyota dealership has the answers! 

All N Charlotte Toyota hybrid cars offer the Hybrid Synergy Drive system technology, which is the innovative technology that enables them to present such an efficient performance. Each hybrid is endowed with both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. While the two work together under the hood, they can also operate independently of one another, and this is where the efficiency comes into play! You see, there are drawbacks to solely having one or the other. Gasoline engines can get you where you want to go and fast, but they also are more costly to operate and release harmful emissions. Electric cars run on charge and are eco-sensitive, but they often can't travel for long periods of time or at high speeds. Introduce the hybrid car! 

Hybrid cars near Charlotte offer amazing fuel efficiency

Toyota hybrid cars near Charlotte automatically sense which power source they should be utilizing, and switch back and forth between the two so smoothly that you'll probably never even notice – and it requires no effort from you, as the driver. When you're operating at slow speeds – like sitting in traffic or just starting to pull out of your driveway – the electric motor is utilized to help save fuel and keep your performance eco-friendly. However, if your Toyota hybrid needs a little more oomph, it switches over to the gasoline engine, which provides the get-up-and-go factor! Like we said, the two switch back and forth, and the hybrid battery included helps to store energy for future use! 

So, what does this mean? First of all, it ensures that all the N Charlotte Toyota hybrid options are cutting way, way back on the emissions that form smog (hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen, to be exact). This means they're environmentally friendly and help you do your part in the green movement simply by driving your N Charlotte Toyota! Hybrid technology also allows for a more efficient performance – you'll be using much less fuel, so you'll save much MORE money at the gas pump when you go to fill up. For example, the 2013 Toyota Prius near Charlotte offers 50 mpg combined! 

Find a hybrid car today – test drive a 2013 Toyota Prius! 

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