Hybrid cars: Its efficiency, not conservation

Many energy experts say energy conservation is foolish - especially those with financial ties to the energy industry. It will never reduce energy use they argue. While that is a separate argument, hybrid cars are often thrown into the conservation ring, much like some conventional subcompact, hybrids help conserve energy some argue. The fact is hybrids utilize less energy because they are superior technology. The hybrid powertrain functions more efficiently than just a gasoline or diesel engine. Unlike compacts, modern hybrids, such as the Honda Accord hybrid, the Lexus RX400h hybrid, or the Toyota Highlander hybrid are not only more efficient, but faster and more powerful than their conventional counterparts. That isn't conservation, it's just better technology.