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Shuting Lin
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georgeguo
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nydiagunawan
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amynixon
Charlotte – We have the same reason, living in a rural area requires more powerful vehicles, such as diesel trucks, and 4X4s.
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yutongliu
1.not as many choice for people as other kinds of cars.
2.expensive.
3.not very well-known. -
jian(Jane) zhang
A quick catch-up on today’s topic about hybird cars!! 😛
— Economical reasons; Cultural mentality; not a quick adapter for new products -
avijitsingh
they are less expensive since they are more fuel efficient, so as a whole, we are in support of purchasing a hybrid vehicle. @yashmultani
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avijitsingh
However, some taxis are hybrids in Singapore, and i have actually sat in one! In the long term,
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avijitsingh
Further, advertising is much less for hybrids, and they are also more expensive than other cars generally. (First investment is higher)
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avijitsingh
Personally, hybrid cars are not very popular in Singapore yet. Thus, there is less of a variety & availability for hybrids.
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haochang
Hybrid cars are restricted to the technology. Because of the small size of hybrid cars, they are not suitable for many situations
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Mikhail Golovanov
Hybrids are way more expensive than fuel-based cars but the cheap fuel in Canada & USA gives fuel-based cars a competitive advantage
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charlottechase
Boya: Most people have gas (only) engines in Korea
Charlotte: Family opted for Diesel engine-more fuel efficient, better torque -
amynixon
Amy – Because we can not get a hybrid of the vehicle we need.
Yanzhou-Not enough info in China through the market, the demand is low. -
Yang Chen
The technology to produce hybrid cars is not so grown that people hold a doubt attitude on it in my home country.
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Matt Harnett
Hybrid cars are not as versatile as gas powered cars. For example, you can use it for off-road functions as well.
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Siying Chen
The advertisement of hybrid car is poor and it is kind of difficult to change our habit from fuel to hybrid car.
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amynixon
Nicola – more expensive
Yan Huan- Having a hybrid car does not preceived as prestigious. -
ondrayaswanson
-parents not comfortable buying this ‘new’ technology -family has not bought a car in years -it’s not safe or reliable, also expensive
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charlespan
my family did not know there is hybrid cars when we bought our car.
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Kate Zhengyi Ju
1.not really popular 2.you can buy a cooler one which is not hybrid with the same price
3.most people care more about price not environment -
pranavmalhotra3
Cars running on Compressed Natural Gas are just a 1000$ more than a petrol one, and it is really beneficial for the environment.
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Siying Chen
The advertisement of hybrid car is poor and it is kind of difficult to change our habit from fuel to hybrid car.
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nydiagunawan
Our families never owned a hybrid car
– it is expensive to buy hybrid cars in the countries we are from
– cultural trends
– ethical mindset -
ashleychan
it is too expensive! you can get a way nicer car for the price of a hybrid
ashley, bailey, vadim, ricardo -
garyyu
My family doesn’t have a hybrid mainly due to the cost and the fact that the technology is still relatively new. Not enough plug-in stations
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georgeguo
Xiao Yan:
Yi Hao(George):
Jiaru(Cici)
Shiyun:For the same model car, hybrid version is usually more expensive
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pranavmalhotra3
Hybrid isn’t that famous in India, its coming up. We have a lot of cars running on Compressed Natural Gas, which is a much better option.
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yuweizhang
we don’t have one
1. not a trend in China
2. more expensive -
juliejeehyepark
– There should be more awareness
– expensive though people don’t think about their long term cost savings on gas
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cicisong
In order to earn back the expenses from buying hybrid cars, people have to keep the cars for around ten years (according to research).
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cicisong
and most people dont keep their cars for much a long time. Moreover, Hybrid cars are extremely not eco friendly.
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shawnwu 2:06 pm on September 10, 2013 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Yesss. i barely heard of hybirds cars back in china.