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Hybrid vehicles are known for their combined ability to run on both gas and electric power. They are considered environmentally friendly due to their efficiency ratings. The use of electric power for acceleration eliminating harmful emissions into the environment.
 * Paving the Way**
 * 1. What is a hybrid vehicle and how does it function? What are the positive aspects of owning one? Negative aspects? **

Our dependence on oil has caused the depletion of resources. With the increase in demand, and our resources being depleted, the cost of operating a vehicle has and will continue to rise. We rely heavily on the production of oil and it is integral resource that keeps today’s economy moving. This dependence on oil expends more energy from the production than the actual energy it provides by the time it reaches consumers.
 * 2. ****What problems do we currently face due to our society’s dependence on oil? Are there benefits behind our current system? **

 Lightweight materials such as carbon fiber are costly to produce. The cost of investment is high. However, by investing money in making lighter cars, rather than battery technology, manufacturers can achieve the same goals at a cheaper cost. Manufacturers will in turn – own a key piece of innovation for the future of car manufacturing while at the same time decrease the need for fossil fuel.
 * 3. Why wouldn’t every car manufacturer want to use lightweight materials right now? What are some of the risks with being the first company to use a new technology? What are some of the benefits of being the first? **