Even in Uncertain Economic Times Hybrids Still in the Plans

Gas prices have been dropping like a rock recently and along with the poor economy hybrid car sales have been affected dramatically. Thankfully, the auto world clearly is still thinking green even in this environment. Whatever the future of the American auto industry, President-elect Barack Obama has said automakers should be "retooling for energy efficiency." And as you strolled the aisles of the New England International Auto Show earlier this month, green cars were to be found at every turn.

Each autmoaker sees going green differently though. A number are rolling out gas-electric hybrid cars like Toyota's powerhouse the Prius. Othersare promoting cleanburning fuels, flex-fuel engines, and hydrogen fuelcell concepts which are all fairly unfamiliar to us now, but coming fast. Others are investing in 100% electric vehicles , or cars that run on compressed natural gas just like some MBTA buses.

So it's nice to see that even in uncertain economic times with gas prices low that the automakers are not turning their back on hybrid technologies. They continue to be planning and rolling out new hybrid vehicles so be on the lookout!