Hybrid drive systems in modern cars store what would otherwise be wasted kinetic energy from braking, making it available to supplement the work of the gasoline engine. These hybrid cars get much better fuel economy than their gasoline-only equivalents, and due to regenerative braking reduce brakepad wear. Although the Prius is the hybrid poster car, many other types of hybrid cars exist today, meeting the American buyers variety of needs.
Here are five of the latest hybrids hitting the market.
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid The newest hybrid hitting the U.S. market is based on one of Ford's European models. The C-Max Hybrid is kind of like a tall, fat hatchback. It uses a similar hybrid system to what Ford will be offering in its upcoming Fusion Hybrid. As such, the electric motor can drive the car for short distances, letting the gas engine remain off. This operation is a boon in heavy traffic.
EPA rating: 47 mpg city/47 mpg highway
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Acura's newest model, the ILX, c... [Read more]
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