Hybrid Cars, how it affects the ecosystem
Content Page
1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 The issue and the background of the debate 2
3.0 The social significance of the debate 2
4.0 The participants in the debate 2
5.0 The differing views 5.1 Hybrid cars have positive effects to the ecosystem 3 5.1.1 Low emissions and high fuel efficiency 3 5.1.2 Low cost and financial aid available 4 5.2 Hybrid cars have endangering effects to the ecosystem 4 5.2.1 Batteries and Fuel Cell 4 5.2.2 Price and cost of spare parts 4
6.0 Conclusion 5
References
1.0 Introduction
This report aims to explore the views of people who believe that hybrid cars do affect the ecosystem in a positive manner and also those who believe that it affects the ecosystem negatively.
2.0 The Issue and background to the debate
With constant issues regarding air pollution, shortages of fossil fuels and deep concerns over the rise in temperature of the Earth. The rise in the production of hybrid cars have rapidly increased over the years and has attracted the hearts of everyday vehicle users. (Shuman, 2013)
3.0 The social significance of the debate
3 million hybrid cars from Toyota have been sold since 1997, (Barnett, 2011) the number of hybrid cars have been increasing year after year but researchers and some environmentalists are not convinced and challenge the truth behind hybrid cars. (The Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Car, 2013). The question arises, how do hybrid cars affect the ecosystem?
4.0 The participants in the debate
The key participants in this debate are consumers, environmentalists and researchers who have all stated their input whether hybrid cars are for the ecosystem or against it. (The Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Car, 2013)
5.0 The differing views
5.1 Hybrid cars have positive effects to the ecosystem
There are people who agree that hybrid cars have positive effects and can help reduce global warming and pollution giving a
1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 The issue and the background of the debate 2
3.0 The social significance of the debate 2
4.0 The participants in the debate 2
5.0 The differing views 5.1 Hybrid cars have positive effects to the ecosystem 3 5.1.1 Low emissions and high fuel efficiency 3 5.1.2 Low cost and financial aid available 4 5.2 Hybrid cars have endangering effects to the ecosystem 4 5.2.1 Batteries and Fuel Cell 4 5.2.2 Price and cost of spare parts 4
6.0 Conclusion 5
References
1.0 Introduction
This report aims to explore the views of people who believe that hybrid cars do affect the ecosystem in a positive manner and also those who believe that it affects the ecosystem negatively.
2.0 The Issue and background to the debate
With constant issues regarding air pollution, shortages of fossil fuels and deep concerns over the rise in temperature of the Earth. The rise in the production of hybrid cars have rapidly increased over the years and has attracted the hearts of everyday vehicle users. (Shuman, 2013)
3.0 The social significance of the debate
3 million hybrid cars from Toyota have been sold since 1997, (Barnett, 2011) the number of hybrid cars have been increasing year after year but researchers and some environmentalists are not convinced and challenge the truth behind hybrid cars. (The Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Car, 2013). The question arises, how do hybrid cars affect the ecosystem?
4.0 The participants in the debate
The key participants in this debate are consumers, environmentalists and researchers who have all stated their input whether hybrid cars are for the ecosystem or against it. (The Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Car, 2013)
5.0 The differing views
5.1 Hybrid cars have positive effects to the ecosystem
There are people who agree that hybrid cars have positive effects and can help reduce global warming and pollution giving a
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