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.