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HYBRID, ELECTRIC SURGE

Associated Press -- DETROIT — Americans are buying record numbers of hybrid and electric cars as gas prices climb and new models arrive in showrooms, giving the vehicles their greatest share yet of the U.S. auto market.

Consumers bought a record 52,000 gas-electric hybrids and all-electric cars in March, up from 34,000 during the same month last year.

The two categories combined made up 3.64 percent of total U.S. sales, their highest monthly market share ever, according to Ward’s AutoInfoBank. The previous high was 3.56 percent in July 2009, when the Cash for Clunkers program encouraged people to trade in old gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient cars.

And while their share of the market remains small, it’s a big leap from the start of the year, when hybrids and electrics made up 2.38 percent of new car sal

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Submitted Apr 17, 2012 By: GasDuck

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bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,024 Points:200,650 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:32:09 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:8,079 Points:1,783,965 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:30:00 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse 3 %, WOW am I impressed!
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,271 Points:1,515,555 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:29:52 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Attention please: As more electric or hybrid vehicles are sold, the less oil we need to buy from OPEC. These alternative vehicle sales benefit all of us.
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,887,330 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:29:52 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse Still a very small percentage of sales.
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skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,021 Points:1,723,615 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:25:56 PM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse Positive sign.
rayla36 Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:118 Points:39,410 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:22:58 PM Ignore rayla36 Report Abuse I would've if I could've afforded it...
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,139 Points:1,149,380 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:22:29 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse Unlikely.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,769 Points:1,239,365 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:20:51 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Go electic if you can.....
wackochick Sophomore Author Detroit Posts:115 Points:25,315 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:18:22 PM Ignore wackochick Report Abuse ditto Dsin44
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:18:17 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse unlikely
ericbcire Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,665 Points:1,295,410 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:16:49 PM Ignore ericbcire Report Abuse EV's are not practical for most consumers.
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,324 Points:754,585 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:14:10 PM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse mmmmmm
Sarge10 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:872 Points:174,950 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:13:57 PM Ignore Sarge10 Report Abuse Yeah well, I don't think I will see it pass the diesel or gas engines in my lifetime!! Percentage wise.
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,324 Points:754,585 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:13:54 PM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse good for
Zeke33 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,663 Points:1,636,150 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:13:01 PM Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse If you want a hybrid, I still say that the Prius is the best on the market, although I don't own one.
Dsin44 Champion Author Abbotsford Posts:1,275 Points:276,195 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:12:35 PM Ignore Dsin44 Report Abuse need the price to fall still to pricey for me
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,127 Points:823,335 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:11:18 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Worst ime to buy them is when gas prices are high. They charge a premium for them now and don't give you much for your low mpg trade in.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,445 Points:546,325 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:10:32 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Can't pull a trailer with a hybrid.
theschmuck Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,035 Points:1,533,785 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:09:29 PM Ignore theschmuck Report Abuse I wouldn't trust anythng that comes out of Detroit.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,485 Points:720,400 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:08:42 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse LIKE LEADING THE CATTLE WE ARE FALLING RIGHT IN LINE.
npt Veteran Author Raleigh Posts:368 Points:180,295 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:07:25 PM Ignore npt Report Abuse Few are good for themselves and others by using less oil. We will do more good if we build good mass transportation facilities... as we increase our population it is eventually the best solution. look around the world.
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,898 Points:2,494,335 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:04:30 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse Not for me.
LaVonneK Champion Author Iowa Posts:3,083 Points:654,225 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 9:03:50 PM Ignore LaVonneK Report Abuse Good for them.
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,271 Points:1,515,555 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:59:58 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse This will be a niche market for many years, but wider variety becoming available means interested buyers can find the vehicle that meets their needs.
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ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,987 Points:757,505 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:54:45 PM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse expensive!!!
bcok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,181 Points:1,555,520 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:54:15 PM Ignore bcok Report Abuse Even though an older article it still reminds me that diesels just don't sound good. A nice v8 has less gas mileage sounds spectacular.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,588 Points:1,838,960 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:52:36 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I'm not buying!
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,959 Points:1,392,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:50:37 PM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse We saw this article several days ago.
vroomputtputt Veteran Author Oregon Posts:275 Points:62,785 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:50:20 PM Ignore vroomputtputt Report Abuse Great, I would buy another
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:4,094 Points:1,534,145 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:47:26 PM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse This seems to be all old news days for the news reports.
USAv8tor Veteran Author Long Island Posts:348 Points:139,115 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:41:51 PM Ignore USAv8tor Report Abuse Another good alternative or high efficiency energy combination would be the Flex-fuel/electric hybrid. Do any car manufacturers offer a flex fuel electric hybrid?
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,597 Points:661,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:37:17 PM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse ww2gas - With diesels the sticker shock is at the pump with diesel as much as .30 a gallon higher (as much as .50 last year) and if a significant number of drivers switch to diesel (5% or more) the price difference in diesel and gas would increase more (supply and demand) Several years ago diesel ran .10 a gallon or more cheaper than gas
SIDEKICKFL Sophomore Author Florida Posts:165 Points:48,470 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:33:23 PM Ignore SIDEKICKFL Report Abuse $3.97 at the pump here!!
ww2gas Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,359 Points:1,758,865 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:31:22 PM Ignore ww2gas Report Abuse Of course, there's always diesel for great mileage without batteries or as much sticker shock.
jdc17327 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,582 Points:199,730 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:27:34 PM Ignore jdc17327 Report Abuse okay great! But the cost...is it really worth it!!! I hope so!
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dave1745 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,263 Points:763,545 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:10:18 PM Ignore dave1745 Report Abuse we shall see
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miiike572 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:798 Points:545,440 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:04:22 PM Ignore miiike572 Report Abuse I do not think that they realize the mistake they are making. The resale on these vehicles is nill.