The history of the automobile has seen many developments in the twentieth century. Before the use of gasoline became widespread the very first cars were steam powered. Since then, diesel has become more prevalent and gasoline has become unleaded.
While on the one hand consumers are more sensitive to Green issues, and keen to save energy, on the other they are equally concerned at keeping the costs down. It can be a difficult process to weigh up all the options when deciding on the best personal solution.
The question of the merits of having a diesel engine vs gasoline, for instance is not as straightforward as it first seems. On the one hand, in the US at least, the cost of diesel is higher, offsetting any benefits of improved mileage. In Europe on the other hand, diesel costs the same as gasoline so there is a clear benefit to the driver.
It is a surprise that hybrid cars using both gasoline and electricity are actually over 100 years old. The first such car was developed by Porsche in the early 20th century, although it never went into full production. These days they have become a genuine option, more so now that there are an increasing number of points at which to top up with electricity.
When rolling out their new models for 2011 all the main players in the automobile industry, such as Hyundai, Toyota and Ford are delivering hybrids. And for buyers looking for used cars, there is a greater than ever selection of new and traditional models to choose from.
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