As concern for the environment grows and gas prices soar, Hybrid Cars are hitting the market to a very warm reception. Championed by celebrities, the rich, and the trendsetters, hybrid cars are becoming affordable for the everyday working man. The popularity of hybrid cars is seeing a rapid growth and car manufacturers are quick to provide consumers with what they want.

The idea for an electric car has been around for several decades with a few models making it on the general market. These small electric cars required nightly charging via a wall outlet and could only reach speeds suitable for inner city driving at only a handful of hours at a time. While these cars were eagerly devoured during the early 1990s they soon saw a decline in sales due to inefficiency and cost.

It sounds unbelievable until it happens to you, but gas thieves are beginning to strike by larger numbers and using more brazen tactics. This does not come as a complete surprise since the price of gasoline has continued its steady rise to nearly $4.00 as a national average.

Even though the increase in thefts is not surprising it is certainly disturbing. The most traditional method of stealing gas is those motorists who fill up and drive off. To combat this many stations require that drivers prepay before they pump but the last few months has seen a resurgence of this tactic.