These kinds of vehicles are duel powered and use the help of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor to power up the vehicle. This category of car is slowly gaining acceptance as they are proving to be a cheap alternative, is energy efficient and helps the owners reduce their carbon footprint. Carbon Footprint is defined as the amount of pollution we generate individually that depletes the environment.

They are more advanced than electric vehicles that run wholly on plug-in batteries. The major issue with electric cars is with the limited range they have, on a single charge and needs regular charging. Hybrid vehicles works with the help of internal combustion engine to get started and later the electric energy stored in the batteries is used to keep the automobile running.

Nearly every domestic and foreign car manufacturer makes such vehicles, with Toyota and Honda being the leaders in this technology. Currently Toyota Prius is the largest selling hybrid car. Ford Escape and Mountaineer, from the stable of Ford is the largest selling U.S car manufacturer of hybrid cars. As the U.S. economy rebounds, more manufacturers will start offering newer models to car buyers. It is a fact that by now, car enthusiasts have developed a following for hybrid cars and this will only grow with increased offering from manufacturers.