If Gas Prices Are Up, Why Are Hybrid Sales Down
Auto makers are ramping up production, but none of the new options really saves consumers money
As I was filling the gas tank of my Mini Cooper S the other day — and watching the meter run up to $38 — it occurred to me that Toyota Motor and General Motors may just be getting the help they need to come through on their latest push to appear green, energy-conscious, and technology-savvy. Toyota has three gasoline-electric hybrids for sale and will soon launch two more — the Lexus LS 600h luxury car and a hybrid-powered Camry family sedan. Serendipity smiles upon Toyota, making the brains in Nagoya seem just brilliant.
Looking considerably less brilliant but still somewhat in tune with how fuel is a real issue for America, General Motors (GM) has been aggressively pushing vehicles that can run on ethanol. About one-third of GM’s 80 or so vehicles can burn the stuff.
So, what’s the problem?? Why aren’t people lining up to save money?? Here’s what someone who understands all things… cars has to say about why the hybrids that are appearing on the market, just aren’t taking off.
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