A side by side comparison with hybrids:
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Hybrid |
CoolDrivePass |
Where your money goes |
To the auto manufacturers |
To sustainability projects in your community |
Car purchase |
Have to buy a new car and pay about $6000 more than a conventional alternative. |
Keep the one you have or buy whatever you like. |
Fuel use |
Lowers fuel use by 1/4 to 1/3 -- if you drive gently. |
Pay attention to tire pressure and drive sensibly save 10-20% on your fuel bill |
Air quality |
Many hybrids have Ultra Low Emission and better engines. These engines do the least harm to air quality. |
Many conventional cars (not hybrid) are Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles. They are the best for air quality |
Being climate friendly |
Still emits 2/3 to 3/4 of the greenhouse gases of a conventional car. |
You can offset all your emissions to zero. |
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We encourage hybrid owners to use CoolDrivePass to make a real difference..
Using two comparable cars, annual usage of 20,000 km (12,000 miles). Fuel price of $1.1 per liter ($ 4.25/Gallon), 14 year life for the car and 6% as cost of borrowing. Operation and Maintenance uses known figures for conventional vehicles, less 25% for the hybrid because of lower wear and tear on breaks and tires. The hybrid operation & maintenance costs also include battery replacement sometime in the first 5-8 years of operation:
Emissions:
Bottom Line:
Hybrid ownership costs about $700 more per year and saves just over 1 ton of CO2. CoolDrivePass can offset a ton of CO2 for $20. What would you like to do with the other $680? How about offsetting all your emissions by investing $75 in planet saving projects in your community and in the rest of the world instead of just 1 ton? |
