'Hybrids are more than just a phase'

Hybrids are more than just a phase

By CarPro at 11/02/09 08:43

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released their top 10 fuel efficient cars for the coming year - and 8 of them are hybrids.

This should come as no surprise given the time, money and R&D that has gone in to hybrid technologies throughout the recessionary period in the industry, but it does really show us what a role these new cars will play in the future market.

Of course, the heavy hitter remains the pioneering Toyota Prius. However it appears that many others, including American automaker Ford, are starting to catch up. This years list of environmentally friendly and fuel efficient cars included names such as Mercury's Milan, Honda's hybrid model of the the class Civic, and the Nissan Altima.

Japanese companies continue to dominate the hybrid technology innovators, boasting 8 out of the top 10 hybrid vehicles, but with growing demand many companies are finding ways to enter this growing market niche.

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