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Original script

I have decided to do a five-minute documentary on hybrid cars. 

The car has been evolving for the last century and the way we put in fuel hasn’t really changed that much.

As all hybrid cars currently on the UK market use conventional petrol,

Fuel is dispensed from fuel pumps in exactly the same way as for conventional cars.

Hybrid electric cars are a step in the right direction.

Hybrids are quite different as they use an internal combustion engine but are supplemented by an electric motor powered from inboard batteries.

The normal internal combustion engine burns one of the types of fossil fuels widely available on our forecourt for its power source.

It is common and we are all aware the limited supply of fossil fuels and our dependency to fuel our conventional petrol cars.

Ultimately, there will be a time where we have to break free from our love of petrol, diesel and search for new alternatives.

I took the opportunity to speak to a representative of one of the leading hybrid manufacturers and to ask a few questions about their hybrid range and their view on the future direction of the hybrid market place.

Interview with sales adviser

Interview with owner of hybrid car

The benefits of a hybrid car are increased efficiency; drain less on natural resources, and quieter due to less noise pollution which leads to better efficiency. Hybrids combine clean energy of the electrical motor with the power of the petrol-powered engine, which results into lower emissions and better mileage. Hybrid batteries help to reduce fuel emissions because the hybrid engine draws on the battery and not petrol when accelerating. Hybrid petrol motors can shut off when the car is stopped and run off their electricity.  

Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks on electric technology is the batteries can be heavy, take a long time to charge, limited storage ability and some technology may be harmful due to the risk of exposure to high voltage wires.

The future is bright for hybrid technology and this could lead up to the full electric car. Will the future be Hybrid or Electric or another possibility? Only time will tell.  

Improved script


Petrol cars may not be around in 50 years. And now technology is giving us more options.

There are electric cars and there are also hybrid cars. 

Hybrids have actually been around for 20 years, but most of us don't know about their benefits.

So what is a hybrid car?

It has a standard petrol engine combined with an electrical motor.

Hybrid cars still have to fill up at the petrol station.

But ultimately, there will be a time where we have to break free from our love of petrol and diesel and search for new alternatives.

Honda are a leading hybrid retailer - I wanted to ask them about hybrid cars and if people are buying at the moment.

The benefits of a hybrid car are they have increased efficiency so you get better mileage out of them. They are less of a drain less on natural resources as they don't use as much fuel. They are quieter so have less noise pollution.

Also - Whats amazing about hybrids is that when the car stops - they don't run off petrol, they just run off electricity, saving money and energy. The electricity runs off inboard batteries

Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks on hybrid technology is the batteries can be heavy, take a long time to charge.

The future is bright for hybrid technology and this could lead up to the full electric car being available.

Will the future be Hybrid or Electric or another possibility? Only time will tell.