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Hybrids

You might be most familiar with this type of AFV. The hybrids you most commonly hear about (and might even be driving) use gasoline and electric batteries to power engines and motors in order to achieve better fuel economy - as high as 70 mpg! The batteries self recharge during normal driving so there are no charging times like with electric cars. Individually, each power source would be relatively small and "underpowered." But together they can provide a normal driving experience.

Hybrids are growing and growing in popularity. Most of the major auto manufacturers either have models in production today, or are planning on it real soon. In fact, you can go to almost any auto dealership these days and look at hybrid coupes, luxury sedans and even SUVs. They're also getting better and better in terms of features, style and performance, so driving a hybrid today is hardly a sacrifice.

OneThing you can do is at least consider a hybrid next time you buy a car. And if you decide to go for it, you might be pleasantly surprised at all the incentives available from manufacturers and your local, state and federal governments.