The original question was:
I would like to see a comparison of the extra energy it requires to produce the specific components vs. the equivalent measurement in lower fuel conception over a 5 year period.I mine hard rock, not data. You made the statements, please provide the backup.
I have yet to see this information available anywhere. How does one convert vehicle “green” ratings for manufacturing a hybrid vs. conventional propulsion into energy usage? Then compare that rating or "unit" to the improved l/100 km reduction in pollution.
That is what those Green ratings are for. Someone got the data and did all the work for most Joe-sixpacks. The "so called" ratings just puts into an easier to interpret perspective. Here's a short exerpt on what you see on that particular link:
A Yahoo! Autos exclusive, the Green Rating was developed in consultation with Environmental Defense, a leading nonprofit that finds practical ways to protect the planet. The Green Rating covers all the major environmental costs of a motor vehicle, including:
* Unhealthy smog that comes from tailpipes.
* Emissions of greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
* The fuel a vehicle consumes.
* Pollution from manufacturing the vehicle and its components. Frankly, the unilateral and rather subjective stipulation for 5 years is something that you see a need for, and it is only fair that you do that inferential work for yourself (or pay someone competent to do it). As I stated previously, there's is no shortage of empirical information that those (governments and other organizations) who have done the studies can share upon request.
Cheers;
M
Please read my question carefully. You have a command of the English language and it is impressive but please use it to formulate a response. The Links provided do not provide the information required.
Well I’m no Joe six-pack and a green number of 77 does not tell me the energy required to build a Ford Escape Hybrid vs. a non-hybrid powered Ford Escape.
The comparison chart indicates that the Hybrid produces 2908 less pounds of carbon dioxide, 2 pounds less of nitrogen oxide, 2 pounds less hydrocarbons, and 138 pounds less carbon monoxide in one year.
