1. 2011 Honda CR-Z
2. 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
3. 2011 Toyota Prius
4. 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
5. 2011 Chevrolet Volt

1. 2011 Honda CR-Z

Save the fuel and enjoy a sports drive with the 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid, as this car is the most fuel economic. It is a two-door and two- seater gasoline electric hybrid vehicle. The performance of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine is enhanced with an electric motor that is powered with a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. An output power of 112 hp is boosted with 13 hp. The three-mode drive system of Sport, Normal or Econ along with a six-speed manual transmission gives efficient handling and thrilling driving experience. The interior is comfortable with a generous cargo capacity of 25.1 cubic feet. Safety is at its best.

2. 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Ford’s green car, 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is sure a masterpiece created by the auto company. The fuel economic and affordably priced mid-sized sedan is powered with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with electric motor that gives a mileage of 41 mpg in city and 36 mpg on highway. The exterior is eye- catching and the interior is roomy with a space to accommodate 5 passengers easily. The advanced safety system including the MyKey system and a keyless-entry security code pad makes this vehicle reliable and secure. Handling this car is easy and it is fun to drive this car.

3. 2011 Toyota Prius

With its spectacular exterior and fuel efficient powertrain, 2011 Toyota Prius is sure to please Toyota fans. This environmental friendly vehicle gives lesser carbon emissions. It gives the best fuel economy of 50mpg. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine shared with a pair of electric motor can generate a total output power of 134 hp. The high-tech four driving modes including Normal, Eco, Power and EV let you drive this car according to your driving style. The interior is comfortable with leather upholstery and heated front seats. Innovative infotainment and entertainment systems add to the interior. Safety of the passengers is ensured with front, side and knee air bags.

4. 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is pricier but exhibits a stunning exterior and give a fuel efficient drive that overshadows its expensive price. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine along with battery powered motor can give powerful performance with output power of 440 hp and the added 20 hp. The unique feature is Driving Dynamics Control system that gives four driver-selectable settings for shift and throttle response, shock absorber control, power-steering assist and stability control. The interior is fashioned with leather and rich wood accents. The cargo capacity is also great. Safety is enhanced with state of the art safety features that include rear- and sideview cameras, a lane departure warning system, a blind-spot warning system and infrared night vision.

5. 2011 Chevrolet Volt

2011 Chevrolet Volt is sure to catchy your eyes with its superb outlook and blazing performance. This eco-friendly car gives 84-hp with 1.4-liter inline-4 cylinder engine and electric motor. Also, this green car features environment- friendly tires that enhance its efficiency and performance. This sleek vehicle boosts a roomy interior and your family of four can easily accommodate in it. The stereo, climate control and touch systems are high- tech. Safety of the passengers and driver is made sure by advanced and standard safety systems.

So, save your nature and environment and enjoy driving these hybrid vehicles.

A person can be confused, either to buy a diesel- powered car or gas-electric hybrid car, when he/she consider fuel economy as major factor in buying behavior of new vehicle. Both Hybrid and Diesel cars offers certain advantages which are listed below:

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1. Acceptance

• Diesel cars are common in Europe, but relatively rare in United States, where emission standards make them unattractive to auto makers.

• Hybrid cars, gain popularity after the introduction of Honda Insight and Toyota Prius.

2. Functions

• Hybrid electric cars enhance the fuel economy by using an electric motor to power the vehicle under certain conditions, battery packs store energy that would otherwise be wasted during braking and downhill coasting. Later, this energy combines with power the small gas engine to power the car.

• Diesel engine function much like conventional gasoline engines, except they are turned to burn diesel fuel, which is a different kind of petroleum based fuel with a high energy content, resulting in more power from less fuel.

3. Categories

• There are different types of hybrid-electric cars, Hybrid vehicles are categorized as “Mild hybrids” and “Full hybrids”, depending on how much fuel they save. Other kinds are Parallel hybrids and series hybrid, parallel hybrids, can use power from either the electric motor or gas engine, whereas series hybrids are always powered by the electric motor and use the gas engine as a generator to produce more power as required.

• Diesel engines are almost similar, with a minor difference, some use turbocharger to force extra air into the engine’s combustion chamber, resulting in more power from the same amount of fuel.

4. Models

• Hybrid electric cars are common and becoming popular. Toyota Prius (50 mpg) and Honda Insight (40 – 43 mpg) were among first models of Hybrid cars. Ford’s Escape SUV (29 mpg), Honda Civic Compact car (42 mpg), and Chevrolet Malibu sedan (29 mpg) is among the latest models of Hybrid cars.

• The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is one of the mainstream diesel cars sold in the United States today. The environmental protection agency rates it between 30 and 40 miles per gallon.

5. Fuel

• Hybrid cars use conventional gas, which is more readily available than diesel.

• Diesel vehicles can also use biodiesel fuel, which is made from waste oils and has proved to be best as alternative non-petroleum fuel.

6. Miles per gallon

• Most hybrid sedans have 40 to 50 miles per gallon.

• Diesel sedan can have same miles/ gallon.

7. Reliability

• Reliability depends upon manufacturer and model of vehicle.

• Hybrid and Diesel vehicles are as reliable as those, which operates on unleaded gasoline alone.

8. Convenience

• Hybrid cars are available in 50 states of USA, simply because these vehicles meet the emission standard.

• Diesel vehicles, on the other hand are not sold to these five states; Vermont, Maine, New York, Massachusetts and California, because of strict emission standards.

9. Cost

• Hybrid customer will have to pay more upfront as hybrid cars can be as much as US $10,000 more expensive than non hybrid cars.

• Average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in recent years, has usually been 5 to 10 % higher than the cost of unleaded gasoline.

10. Effect on Environment

• Hybrid cars are more Environment friendly and commonly known as green cars.

• In contrast, Diesel cars are not a lot Environment friendly.

Car companies will demonstrate their new vehicles at car shows and advertise them in magazines, on the internet and on television commercials. This will help promote their new product and have some people dreaming about owning a vehicle like it. If the car is lucky enough it will appear on television shows like Top Gear which is a very popular program about cars shown in the UK.

With the downfalls with a new car there are also many positives, firstly there are not many drivers out there who would not like to drive a new car. Driving a new car for the first time will make you enjoy driving much more also the car will have the new car smell. With all new cars they do not need to be MOT’d for the first three years which can save a lot of money also all parts will be covered under the warranty. It would always be wise to check what you new car warranty will cover as the car company may try and sell you extra warranties that are not always necessary.

Almost all of us are quite happy with the trend of hybridization which is very hot into the auto markets nowadays but let me tell you there is much more to come and the auto developers are really busy to bring some more goodness into the trend of hybrid cars.

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The electric cars are not just the end, the auto makers are ensuring that there is lot more to come for the electric cars, may be at some time the wires gets vanished and you can get the car recharge from some other source.

Here in this article I am going to discuss some of the concepts that are running in the auto industry and if get finalized then they can bring more goodness into the trend of green cars.

1. Kinetic Roads

This idea is under experimentation in the United Kingdom and basically its experimenters are the Sainsbury grocery chain. Basically this idea involves the implementation of special plates in the parking lots and these plates have the ability to produce power when the cars drove over them. It doesn’t involve much power, only the little amount of energy is obtained as the car pass through these palates and as a result of this a whole grocery store can be provided the power to run itself.

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This type of harvesting Kinetic energy is though a new one but it’s getting popular and this idea is roaming in many industries, you can take the example of a nightclub in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that even has a kinetic dance floor to generate power from the movement of its guests.

2. Speed Bumps

This is another amazing idea of generating power that is under experimentation by Sainsbury’s brand of technology.  As we all know that speed bump is a kind of hurdle that can reduce the car’s speed in the residential area but here this concept has been utilized for some other work. According to this concept some special speed bumps that are leading to a toll booth or signal could help a car to slow down and spare the brake pads while recapturing some of the momentum and turning it into electricity.

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New Energy Technologies in Burtonsville, Md. has claimed that they have utilized this concept in the production of electricity and according to the reports the company is testing the system at Holiday Inn Express in Maryland and a Burger King drive-through in North Carolina.

3. Wireless Charging

The electric cars are slowly becoming a part of our life and that time is not very far when the electric cars will take over all the other vehicles. So why don’t try something new in this field, different companies are experimenting the way of wireless charging for the electric motors so that the charging up of these vehicles becomes easy and you can charge your cars anywhere. Nissan which is on one side busy in the production of its most famous electric car ‘Nissan Leaf’ is also working on this concept. The automaker is experimenting magnetic induction in order to device ways for charging electric batteries wirelessly.

The company has also demonstrated a system in which you can wirelessly charge a car in the parking area, but some other plan is also running in the mind of automaker. According to the second plan the implantation of induction charging strips will be made on the roads so that the cars can charge up on the go. So let’s see what idea finally gets its place in the market and shows out the real concept of wireless charging in front of whole world.

4. Smart Charging with Smartphones

Just from the title of this concept I just spelled out this word wow! The name of this concept shows what it could be. Nissan is the master mind of this concept just the previous one, in the summer of 2009 the company showed up many prototypes that were basically the new ways of charging up the electric cars. Among the ones shown in 2009 a very interesting one was an iPhone application that lets the users to control the charging mode of their car from their iPhone no matter how they far they are standing from their car, another excitement is that you will receive the sms alert when the battery will be full.

According to the company the phone will also be used to receive the climate control of the car i.e. pre heating or cooling the car while it is still plugged in and saving it saving it from performing this battery-draining task once on the road. Thus we can say that Nissan is really up to bring some really exciting thing into the field of electric cars.

5. A Hot Piece of Asphalt

Have you ever thought of storing the heat of summer to warm up your homes in winter? This thing might seem stupid but its reality because Invisible Heating Systems in Scotland is already working on it. Actually the company is installing a system that invests of thermal energy of hot roads using a network of water-filled tubes that are running below the paving surface. By pumping the hot water into giant underground “thermal batteries” made of moist sand, the heat can then be drawn upon in the winter to warm homes. So how’s that? Just like me you might never have thought about such thing but after this experimentation a hope has been awakens that may be in future we’ll be storing heat in this way.

So these were some of the highly innovative concepts that can change the concept of green into the greenest one, most of the concepts are so unique that no one had ever thought of them before but the creative mind of some people are making these thing happen in reality. After knowing about these concepts I can assure that if all the concepts get successful then no one can stop the technological advancement to reach the skies.

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Toyota brought these wonderful changes that created a new revolution in the form of fresh technologies used for automotive industrial changes. The innovative ideas have come as a catalyst for new changes across the world in terms of new hybrid cars. Over 1.8 millions have been sold in this time with 900,000 being sold in US alone. Toyota has been claimed to be the most sustainable and innovative transportation company that has created immense changes in car building technology in the last decade.

Jim Litz, the president of Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc., has reported that these realizations have proven to be effective through the profound services Toyota has been bringing to the people. Without Prius the future of hybrid cars would not have been made to be this high. There have been additional developments and benefits that have come through differing variations.

Toyota Prius has stood out in technology over several average cars that have been estimated in the past few years. The new changes in atmosphere have demanded for a more evolved hybrid car which the Prius has been able to bring out in satisfactory ways.

Hybrid vehicles are the perfect answer to the problems that are being faced by the world in the present day when in comes to the environment. Hybrid vehicles are perfectly environmentally safe and should be used preferentially over other vehicles to make the environment safe and in order to reduce carbon footprints. Reduction of the global carbon footprint is a very important consequence of using hybrid vehicles. Hybrid vehicles can guarantee a perfectly safe environment if the use of hybrid vehicles is combined with other practices that will result in the production of a cleaner and greener environment. Hybrid vehicles are the perfect answer to noxious fume emitting petrol guzzling steel machines that we call cars in the present day.

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Air pollution has become a menace in the present day. Pollution is basically defined as “the deposition of substances in excess amount causing various harmful effects and this primarily occurs due to anthropogenic (that is, induced by man) activities”. So what exactly are pollutants that cause pollution? Pollutants are basically defined as “substances which adversely alter the environment by changing the growth rate of a species, by interfering with the food chain, health, and in the process prove toxic to mankind.”

There are five primary air pollutants namely carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, sleuthed dioxide, suspended particulate matter, and proxy acetyl nitrate (PAN). Carbon dioxide causes global warming and is a green house gas. Carbon dioxide emission can be controlled by the reduction in the levels of industrial and automobile emission and also by increase of forest cover.

Air quality and standards have to be maintained when it comes to ambient air quality standard maintenance. Air quality and standards have to be maintained to control the levels of air pollution, and to do this a strict check has to be kept on automobile emission in the form of pollution control of automobiles as well as legal implications in case of violation of the pollution control norms as and when applicable. Pollution prevention can be brought about by less generation of effluents in the air. Air pollution prevention is brought about by bacilli three methods. The first method is to use raw material that is less polluting. Low suppurated fuel, better quality petroleum mixture like power fuel, bio diesel and etcetera are examples of this method.

The second method is to use better processes and equipments so that pollution generation is less. Better quality boiler, multi point fuel injection system, and catalytic converter in automobiles reduce harmful emission.

The second method is to treat the pollutants before they are released into the atmosphere. Volatilization of acid vapors, use of scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators and clone separators are some such methods.

So now we come to the harmful effect of emission of noxious fumes from car exhaust. A number of physiological ailments might arise as a result of this. Human health might be adversely affected as a result of inhalation of poisonous fumes that arise as a result of complete or incomplete combustion of petroleum or gasoline that might result in the production of carbon monoxide as well as carbon dioxide gas which can be detrimental to human health.

Hybrid vehicles can cause efficient reduction in the emission of exhaust fumes or can completely eliminate it. They are a perfectly safe alternative to other non hybrid vehicles. As of 2010 a number of hybrid vehicles have been produced in the world by routed motor car companies. These new hybrid cars are better and much more fuel efficient than their predecessors of yesteryears. The new hybrid vehicles have been made with much beater technology and are undoubtedly better than the other existing hybrid cars of the present day that they will definitely phase out.

A list of the new hybrid cars of 2010 as produced by the main motor car companies have been provided below:

2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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2010 Honda Insight Hybrid

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2010 Lexus Hs250h Hybrid

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2010 Bmw Active Hybrid X6

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

2010 Lexus Gs450h Hybrid

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid

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2010 Gmc Yukon Hybrid

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

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2010 Gmc Sierra Hybrid

2010 Lexus Rx550h Hybrid

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2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

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2010 Lexus Ls600h Hybrid

2010 Dodge Durango Hybrid

2010 Mercedes Benz S Class Hybrid

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Although other hybrid cars have made their appearance in 2010 these are the most predominant as they have been produced by the leading automobile makers in the world today and boast of cutting edge design and technology in car design. In terms of emery efficiency these cars are the bet in hybrid cars. Apart from fuel efficiency and reducing c argon footprints and automobile exhaust emissions, these cars have been graded on the following parameters, namely- key dimensions, engine parameters like engine displacement, valves or OHC, max power, max torque, transmission, and other parameters like wheel size, wheel type (radial or tubeless), suspension (both front and rear), brakes (both front and rear), steering and other fuel utilization parameters.

The 2010 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID X6 has a turbo compressor, and its body style is a classic sports utility vehicle (SUV) and it also has a powerful 4.4 liter engine. The 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID has a hybrid synergy drive system and like the BMW ACTIVE HYBRID it is also an SUV. The LEXUS GS450H is basically a sedan which boasts of a redefined look and appearance that is spanking new and it also has a great deal of luxury features in it. The new Mercedes Benz S class hybrid version is extremely ecologically friendly as it is made from carbon neutral plastic which is biodegradable and is helpful to reduce the carbon footprint. The passenger compartment is made from this particular plastic and thus is extremely energy efficient. Hybrid engines can go a long way to reduce emissions and is thus a great way to save the environment from the menace of gasoline guzzling machines which would emit noxious fumes.

The new Toyota Camry 2010 has been fashioned up in a much different style. Its engine power is also enhanced a little. The medium car has many models as Base, LE, SE and on top of all the XLE model. Camry is also available in Gas/Electric Hybrid model that is parallel to LE and comes with all standard equipment.

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All Camry models come with new 2.5 Liter 4-cylinder engine instead of 2.4 Liter engine. All models Base, LE, SE and XLE house 169 Horse Power engine in 4 cylinders. Only Camry SE comes with 179 Horse Power engine. All models have the option of 6 speed manual transmission or 6 speed automatic transmissions. The LE, SE and XLE models are also available with high power 268 horsepower 3.5 Liter V6 engine that is coupled with 6 speed automatic transmission. The Hybrid comes with 2.4 Liter 4 cylinder gas engine with battery powered 187 horsepower electric motor. This can run on either power source, like Toyota’s other hybrids and these need no plug in charging continuous variable transmission is used (CVT).

Like most of the makes Toyota also employs road safety features. These include ABS, traction control anti skid system and front side airbags, curtain side airbags and knee airbag for the driver. More features are incorporated in models SE and Hybrid. These have heated front seats, wireless cell phone link and navigation system.

Competition

The Consumer Guide Automotive has their own judgment policy and offer independent recommendations to their members / readers. They have divided all the vehicles into 18 categories according to price, size, market reports and feedback. The huge US car market prefers medium sized cars popularly. The budget priced and specifically designed cars are most suited to the family needs.

The most popular ones are Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda 6, Honda Accord, Mercury Milan and Toyota Prius. The guide recommends Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Kia Rondo and Toyota Camry.

The Consumer’s Guide has separate consideration for new makes and those models that have been redesigned and re modified. These include Chryslers Sebring. Ford fusion, Mercury Milan, Honda accord Crosstous, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Toyota Camry, Suzuki Kijashi, Toyota Prius and gas / electric hybrid models for 2010 of Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan.

Customer Reviews – Toyota Camry

• An owner of Camry is all praise for it and nothing else. He feels it better than Mazda 6. A reasonable priced car that has backseats with lot of space for legs. According to him the driving is comfortable and that he likes it.
• Another Toyota owner has been attached to Toyota Cary for 13 years and it is wonderful. He wanted to buy BMW 500 Mercedes. After test drive he returned to Camry and feels it to be better, considering all aspects of purchase.
• Another independent experience observes that the quality of Camry is over exaggerated. He owns Camry XLE 2005. The first three years no trouble occurred. As the warranty expired the problems started jumping up as if from sleep. With each oil change much more changes and repairs needed attention. The maintenance cost of his car comes to over $500 every six months. He is worried if this cost stay shooting up what would be his options.
• Yet another buyer is more disturbed. He had purchased his first Camry and confidently his last. During the first 400 miles the car stalled 6 times. The next problem is the engine indicator and traction control lights are on. The total mileage covered is only 1150. The engine is stalling again. The car has already visited and was carefully attended to by Toyota once. He thinks he will have to take it back to Toyota again. He further comments that he faced no such problems with any car from the many he purchased in the past.

The two main reasons which makes Hybrid cars the best pick for a new car at this time, is because firstly; these cars would reduce your expenditure on fuel for running the car and secondly it would also be doing the environment a world of good.

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Fuel efficiency being the top priority, these cars run on environmentally friendly electric motors which makes Hybrid cars a thing for the future. So if you are thinking of getting yourself one as well, here are the top five picks for Hybrid cars.

Toyota Prius:

You might not have heard of this car, but maximum chances are that you already have. This Hybrid car is the talk of the country at the moment and is undoubtedly the best Hybrid car choice for America.

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This car has the highest MPG that any other car is offering, 60 for the city and 51 on the highway. Besides that, other factors such as the handling and the driving experience itself is all great. Not to mention, the interior of the car is exceptionally cozy as well and the multimedia system that the car manufacturers provide is perhaps one of the best in the industry.

Also, the built-in technology that is offered by the car which makes it so environmentally and pocket friendly is quite unbelievable for the price. Also, safety is one thing that Toyota can be trusted with. There is every reason for this car to be voted number one.

Honda Civic Hybrid:

this car is also as fuel efficient and environmentally friendly as the Prius and is a very good buy for the price. It offers an MPG of a 49 in the city and 51 on the highway which makes it a powerhouse of efficiency, and the Honda tag of easy maneuvering and handling are at their best in this car.

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The car from the exterior has a very regular modern look and the interior is even more so, it would be very exciting for anybody who has ever played any car racing computer games!

This car also has brilliant voice command guided navigation, which is definitely a positive.

Toyota Hybrid Camry:

This car is catching up very fast with the above mentioned two hybrid cars and might very soon be the number one in the countdown, considering the features that this Toyota Hybrid offers and how glad the customers are.

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Camry as you know is one of the best selling cars in the country, and Toyota had the good sense to combine the selling sophistication and features of the Camry with the efficiency and the synergy drive to make it into a Hybrid version. Mpg that it offers is a 40 in the city and a 38 on the highway.

The interior luxury and the super fast engine need not be described for the Hybrid Camry, as it is well implied since it is a Camry.

Honda Accord Hybrid:

this is the Hybrid car that you should go for if you still want the speed instead of the fuel efficiency of the other cars mentioned here. It is the first V6 Hybrid car in the country and is certainly the fastest one in America.

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They have in fact been also rated as a very safe vehicle according to some Crash tests that were carried out, though many people might have some objection to all that plastic looking black of the interiors.

Nonetheless, this is one fast Hybrid!

Lexus GS 450H:

This car makes it to the top five Hybrid car list because it is the first Hybrid Sedan which is also a part of the class of luxury cars, and that too it holds this status world-wise and not only for the country.

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This car is however not on an earlier slot in the countdown solely because of a little bit of slack in the acceleration that the car seemed to show, it lags behind most of the other Hybrid cars in this list. This car however, looks great and has a very sophisticated exterior and interior which adds to the positives of such a Hybrid car.

This list should give you an idea of what the best Hybrid cars in the country has to offer.

The Honda CR-Z Concept 2009 has made a grand debut at the Tokyo Motor Show with their new concepts and stylization coming to play into their new version of hybridization and sporty optimization.

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They have come with the new coupe concept as well as the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle displayed some of the greatest versions that could be bringing with the future of hybrid cars. There have been some incredible North American customers responding to this new introduction.

The new Honda CR-Z is all about bringing the hybrid versions to test with the easy and fun to drive access that have been related to the rest of Honda. Erik Berkman has stated that the Automobile Corporate Planning as well as Logistics for new levels of engagement with some of the best kind of engagement and fun customization for the new small cars.

The new joining of Insight and Civic Hybrid in Honda hybrid line up is all about new and distinct benefits as well as launching of some of the greatest mainstream models for high power generation. The 2010 introduction would have ushered in a great new era of affordable hospitality along with some new breaks to the sporty and new hybrid coupe with distinct value.

Hybrid cars were introduced by various automotive industries as a result of the need for more efficient and environmentally sound cars. Even though everyone has heard about hybrid cars, but there still exists confusion about how they operate and what are the components does it need to function properly.

Basically hybrid cars are operated by three main sources such as, a well performing battery, an electric motor and a gas engine. Each of the sources is very important for the performance of the car.  The main benefit of using hybrid cars is that, it proves to lower the harmful emission and better the gas mileage. A lot of difference in their function exists between full hybrid cars and a mild hybrid car.

Based on the gas mileage and its performance, the top 10 best hybrid cars are taken and reviewed in detail.

2010 Honda Insight EX

2010 Honda Insight EX is considered as the best hybrid car because it offers an excellent fuel economy and is more fun to drive. Honda Insight’s styling closely resembles the Toyota Prius which adds an extra X factor in your personality. It comes with the best voice-command system equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. The user rating for this 2010 Honda Insight EX is found to be”excellent”.

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid offers a best mileage over 30 mpg and it provides an exceptional performance.  The Bluetooth system that comes with this Nissan Altima is found to be very basic and it doesn’t have iPod integration which is a setback but otherwise it includes safety features such as smart airbags, stability control antilock brakes and etc and the car rocks.

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the hybrid system present with the car gives it very low emission which is considered as an added advantage. It is equipped with voice command, phone and MP3 player integration. The audio system present with the car is found to be very basic yet it’s still very stylish.

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Though it seems to be a heavy vehicle, Cadillac Escalade is found to provide good in fuel economy with its hybrid power train without compromising its performance. The navigation system integrated with the car provides the traffic reporting and blind-spot detection is included with its driving aids. With very basic audio sources no facility for iPod integration Cadillac Escalade still holds its place n the race of style and economy.

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Ford Escape comes with a best sync system and it provides an excellent fuel mileage. Sirius Travel Link offers the traffic data and other navigation options to the car. Highway driving is seems to be a difficult one with and is best suited for urban dwellers and not for freeway commuters because of its high speed.

2008 Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius offers an unbelievable fuel mileage and its emission rating is found to be very low without compromising its size. The shape of this car is mostly confused with other Priuses available at present.

2008 Lexus LS 600h

Hybrid system with the car offers a good fuel economy more than expected and its emission rating is also very low which gives a reputation for this 2008 Lexus LS 600h. Live traffic is handled by excellent navigation facility present with the car. Driving performance of the car is good and its stereo system seems to be wonderful.

2008 Lexus RX 400h

The user’s rating for Lexus RX 400h is “Good” and its smooth drive is delivered by its suspension. The car seems to be the best with its unbelievable fuel economy.  The navigation system present with the car is pretty good and it lacks recognizing live traffic and iPod integration is missing.

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid

Some of the users have experienced the following with Honda Civic hybrid and it includes excellent gas mileage, very comfortable to drive, quite, exceptional voice command and climate control and etc. Trunk space is limited which seems to be the disadvantage with this car. Automatic Shut-off’s feature of the gas engine seems to be very bad and it makes difficult for stop-and-go driving.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Though Chevrolet Malibu uses a mild hybrid train system, it is found to provide fuel savings ability to a great level. Look and feel of this Chevrolet Malibu seems to be good. It is designed in such a way that it attracts everyone and both the driver’s and passenger’s seat offers a great comfort zone.