The economic downturn has left a great impact on the automotive industry. The automotive industry crisis of 2008-2009 is just another of the unprecedented events in the long history of the automobile industry. The collapse of the economy and hence the decline has affected the U.S. car market much more than European or Asian markets.
This decline began during the 2003-2008 energy crisis that resulted in the downfall of poor fuel efficient vehicles like SUVs and trucks. The Big Three American market gradually had to admit defeat when car sales began to slide. The rising prices of raw materials that are essential for the production of cars was another factor that led to her big break.
Meanwhile, the Big Three, GM, Ford and Chrysler, facing criticism for his role irresponsible to ignore the impact that their cars were in the environmental policy. Al Gore in the 2007 edition of his book, 'An Inconvenient Truth ", said these companies" are trying to sell large inefficient gas guzzlers "despite weak demand for its products.
The fuel efficiency of U.S. cars Another critical requirement was that along with these other factors, caused the market to make a change to European and Japanese cars in a solution. While automakers are striving to 45 mpg in Japan, China 35 mpg, 52 mpg in the EU before 2012, this figure was a dismal 25 mpg in the U.S. as a result of public outcry. Moreover, the impact would have on the environment was a major cause of concern for environmentalists and politicians.
As a result, in the heart of the crisis of cars, some took this opportunity to present new options. These were hybrid cars. Following the launch of the first hybrid car in 1999 in the U.S., the Honda Insight, not looking back. Statistics show that the first 17 sales in December 1999 was followed by the sale of 1.5 million hybrids.
Today the competition with the manufacturers of hybrid cars has increased dramatically. Manufacturers of hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius 2010 FWD 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Honda Civic Hybrid 2010, to 51/48 mpg, 41/36 and 40/45 mpg fuel efficiency in MPG, respectively, in both pathways the city and the road. Increasing the effectiveness of these cars down the cost of driving 125 miles to between $ 1.71 and $ 1.31.
In the current economic crisis, where every penny counts, hybrid cars ensure maximum customer service. Toyota, for example, offers a 100,000 mile warranty on the battery and the components of emissions, and Honda offers a guarantee of 80,000 miles. The reduction in wear results in better consumer savings.
Annual emissions of greenhouse gases are significantly lower, with the Honda Accord 6.8 tons grounds, and the Honda Civic Hybrid shows 4.4 tons per year and an annual 8 tons of petrol engine first.
In summary, with better fuel efficiency, price ranges interesting, attractive and fast recovery time, these hybrid cars have a big role in the modern economic scenario.
