Chapter
Hybrid Vehicles: The Politics of Fuel Efficiency.
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In certain conservative areas, consumers are opting for hybrid vehicles that are not easily identifiable to their neighbors as green cars. Additionally, replacing home boilers with heat pumps is recommended to reduce environmental impact.
Clips
Certain individuals may choose to buy a hybrid car to get the cost savings of driving a hybrid vehicle without making it obvious to others.
24:10 - 28:21 (04:10)
Hybrid cars
Summary
Certain individuals may choose to buy a hybrid car to get the cost savings of driving a hybrid vehicle without making it obvious to others. This behavior was observed in certain more right-wing areas, which highlights the impact of the "Prius effect."