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New ’green vehicle’ snapshot survey from AutoPartsWarehouse.com measures consumer attitudes: major’Ity have favorable view of hybrids/electric vehicles and would consider buying one, but many dond think gas savings worth their cost ’'› ' . : ” 'aAPW Hybrid Car Survey 20a Carson, CA —April 21, 2015— As Earth Day approaches, AutoPartsWarehouse.com today released the results of its ‘green vehicle' snapshot survey, which indicates that alternative energy vehicles (electric/hybrids) are becoming more and more mainstream, at least when it comes to consumer altitudes. The respondents to the online survey generally have a favorable view of alternative energy vehicles (and their drivers), even as gas prices drop and hybrid sales decline. Recent industry reports shoy/ a significant drop in sales (1) of the most popular hybrid (Toyota Prius) in 2014, nevertheless the majority of survey-takers say they would consider buying a hybrid or electric vehicle. Almost all, eighty-five percent, say they believe these alt energy vehicles are here |o stay, with the majority saying they will become more affordable and that more people wi|I drive them. And the manufacturers’ green messaging has not been lost on these consumers: 40% say hybrid/electric vehicles are great for tfie environment and that more people should drive them. However, while the majority of respondents have a favorable view of hybrid/electric vehicles, in a market where gas prices have been on a consistent downward trend, over 55% think the gas savings realized do not make these often higher-priced vehicles worth their oost. And survey respondents do not differentiate alt energy drivers from the masses: 73% say a|t energy owners drive no differently from anyone else. The survey also investigated whether these ‘high-teCh' vehicles intimidate auto DlYers, discovering that the majority (51%) are undaunted by the prospect of repairing alt energy vehicles at home or taking them into the service center for Digger repairs. “This survey indicales that alternative energy vehicles appear to have moved well beyond the ‘lad' stage and into the consumer purchasing consideration set," said AutoPartsWarehouse.com CEO phone Evangelist. “It remains to be seen whether lower gas prices will permanently dampen enthusiasm for alt energy vehicles; Dut with overall awareness of allernative fuel systems high, and DlYers unfazed at the prospect of repairing them, this survey su99 e 8t s that alt energy vehicles have moved into the mainstream." Survey Highlights: 40% say more people sfiould drlve hybrid/electric vehicles: !ha! they are great for th°. environment and reduction of dependence of fossil fue]s/foreign oil 55% would either consider buying, or already own (8%), a hybrid/electric vehicle. 86% believe hybrid/electric vehicles are here to stay, but 27%of those believe they will APW 0N £AtEB00K Auto Parts Warehouse Be the first of your fñends to like this Auto Parts Warehouse Featured product alert! The high qua)iy side door glass from Replacement is our featured product! Check it out here: http://apw.to/1R0nVGV 1 Comment Share LATEST" POPPED COMfdENtS 6 Must-Have Things For A Hardcore jeep Owner identifylng a regu|ar jeep owner from the hardcore one... Febwary 29, y016 0 always be just a small segment • 55% don’t believe the gas savings make them worth the money • 51% say they could do their own repairs on these vehicles and wouldn't mind taking to service center for bigger repairs. • 78% are familiar with alt fuel systems, with about 63% and 59% familiar with diesel and natural gas powered, respectively. • 20% say that for fuel economy, a compact vehicle is just as good. The online snapshot survey of over 200 consumers was fielded on AutoPartsWarehouse.com in the first quarter of 2015. About AutoPartsWarehouse.com Established in 1995, AutoPartsWarehouse.com is one of the nation’s top online auto parts and accessories retailers and is dedicated fo making it easy for consumers to save money by accessing auto parts online. AutoPartsWarehouse.com offerc a comprehensive catalogue of over 2 million auto parts and accessories, to fit all domestic and foreign makes from top aftermarket manufacturers. AutoPartsWarefiouse.com offers consumers free shipping on orders over $50 as wel! as flexible payment and extended warranty plans and options. The company has parfs warehouses in markets throughout the U.S. enabling rapid shipping of parts. AutoPartsWarehouse.com is operated by U.S. Auto Parts Ne1work, Inc., (Nasdaq: PRTS). Contact Media Relations: Elizabeth Johnson, mWEBB communications, eIizabeth@mWebbcom.com, 213.713.4865 Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, melanie@mwebbcom.com. 424.603.4340 a!ternative fuel Auto Parts Warehouse Earth Day ETectric Vehicles Green Vertidle 1O Gorgeous Vintage Convertibles Imagine yourself during a sunny day, the wind streaming... Febma+y 29, 2016 0 6 Tricks To Make Your Car Look New Again! Are you planning ro buy a new car bur... February 27, 2916 0 Choose Your Surfing Buddy: 10 Best Surf Cars 0f All Time Missin‘ the good rimes riding the beach waves° So... Februay 25, 2016 0 5 Great Cars For Students Others might say that having a car as a... 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