What is a Hybrid Vehicle?

Posted by admin on January 17, 2009

A hybrid vehicle is one that uses more than one type of propulsion.  Today’s hybrid vehicle incorporates the use of both petroleum based engine and an electric motor.

These are commonly referred to as (HEV’s) Hybrid Electric Vehicles.  With the soaring cost of gasoline, auto manufacturers are ramping up production of more hybrid models for consumers to choose from. Toyota and Honda were the first to market these vehicles and have led the pack ever since while the U.S. Big Three are finally realizing that they are falling (once again) behind in this technology. »READ MORE»