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Advantages of Renting A Hybrid Car
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When gas prices reached an a high last August at more than $4.00 a gallon, the hybrid car became the center of attention for Americans searching for fuel efficiency. Oil has become a scarce commodity, and the United States is now realizing that we must make every effort to conserve energy and fuel. Here at E-Z Rent-A-Car, we responded to the desire from our customers to offer green, hybrid car rentals. As of June 8th, the Orlando, Florida locations will carry a fleet of new 2010 Honda Insight hybrids. We are very excited about this new fleet of hybrids, and we believe that it will benefit our customers and the environment. Why should you rent a hybrid from E-Z Rent-A-Car? Here are a few reasons:
Save Money On Your Vacation or Business Trip.
The Honda Insight averages 40 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway. You will spend less time filling up your gas tank and spend more time on your vacation or doing business. The average mid-size rental car will offer about 20 to 25 miles per gallon, so you are automatically saving money at the pump with the Honda Insight. Gas prices hit a low in December and January at $1.50 per gallon, but since March, they have risen back to between $2.50 and $2.75 per gallon. Given the price track record of oil, we can expect to see gas prices continue to rise throughout the summer.
Helping The Environment.
The Honda Insight is a hybrid, so it combines gasoline and the charge of the battery to power the vehicle. The result is less carbon emissions and better fuel efficiency. By renting a hybrid for your next vacation or business trip, you are contributing to reducing our carbon emissions on the environment. The Honda Insight has a built-in feature called “Eco Assist”, which helps you drive in a more environmentally friendly manner.
Increasing Demand For Hybrid Car Rentals.
Consumers drive our economy, and if rental car companies see an increase in the demand for hybrid rental cars, more companies will offer hybrids as a rental car option. When the demand for hybrid car rentals goes up, the price to rent them will eventually go down. Your desire to rent a hybrid car will directly affect the car rental industry and the products and prices they offer for hybrid car rentals.
Features of the 2010 Honda Insight
- Fuel Efficiency: 40 mpg in the city / 43 mpg on the highway.
- Engine Type: 4 cylinder, 1.3 liter i-VTEC
- Safety Features: Front and side airbags, ABS brake system, and traction control system.
- Econ Mode: At the touch of a button, you can control the way your Insight’s transmission and engine operate. When Econ Mode is disabled, the Insight boasts a little better performance, when activated, it runs more efficiently by sacrificing a bit of performance.
- Econ Assist: The Insight comes with built-in feedback features that assist you in driving more environmentally friendly. When the lights on the speedometer are blue, you are driving the car hard, when they are green, you are driving it for optimal fuel efficiency. The Insight even awards you with green leaves for consistent, efficient driving.
E-Z Rent-A-Car is committed to being good stewards of our planet and offering you discount car rentals with great customer service. We believe that offering you a hybrid car rental option will improve your experience as a customer with us.
Make a reservation today for a hybrid car rental in Orlando, Florida.
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