2. Alanna Zabel’s Story
What could nausea, headaches, and
chest pressure have to do with buying a
new car?
Source: http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=23553
3. What do you know about
Hybrids?
Are they better for the environment?
Do they get better gas mileage?
Would you drive one?
4. Why shouldn’t you buy a
hybrid vehicle?
What’s Ahead?
Environmental Concerns
Health Concerns
Comparison
5. Environmental Impact
Mining for nickel, copper, and lithium
http://www.ecoplum.com/greenliving/view/224?_dispatch=gconte
nts/view/224&category_id=&author=&month=&searchtext=
Lack of proper battery disposal options
http://www.ecoplum.com/greenliving/view/224?_dispatch=gconte
nts/view/224&category_id=&author=&month=&searchtext=
Fossil fuels consumed in the shipping of battery
materials during production
http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=14304
6. Health Concerns
Headache
Nausea
Hypertension
Drowsiness
Cancer
http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=16683
7. Dare to compare
Fuel Economy Comparison
Average Cost per Mile
Average Vehicle Lifetime:
$3.25
Average Life
100,000 miles
Prius Hummer
Average Cost per Mile
Average Vehicle Lifetime:
$1.95
Average Life
300,000 miles
