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Hybrid cars use two different types of power sources to propel the vehicle. The most common hybrid cars that have been developed by car manufacturers are the electric, and petrol engine driven hybrids. Hybrid cars are more environment friendly than traditional petrol cars, as they emit less harmful emissions like CO2. A typical hybrid car has two sources of power, an electric motor, and a petrol engine. As, the power sources are split, the petrol engine required is a smaller unit. This means that the emissions of the car are less, and it has better fuel economy.

Many leading car manufacturers like Toyota, Honda, and Ford have successfully introduced hybrid cars, and they are quite popular. Many people want to invest in a hybrid car, as the running costs are low, and so are the emissions. However, currently hybrid cars cost far more than conventional cars. Potential customers of hybrid cars simply cannot afford to purchase a hybrid car. Carmakers are aware of the potential of hybrid cars, and are doing extensive research in finding ways to reduce the cost of hybrid cars.

Many carmakers are working ardently to make hybrid cars more affordable, and are looking at new technologies to help achieve this. With the success of the petrol-electric hybrid cars, the next development in hybrid cars will be development of an affordable diesel-electric hybrid car. Diesel powered cars are more expensive than petrol engine cars and car manufacturers who are working on developing diesel-electric hybrid will have to produce an affordable hybrid.

Hybrid car industry still needs to improve a lot as there is a large market to capture worldwide. In future, many companies have focused on making the car more affordable and more innovative. To capture the potential market for hybrid cars, there will definitely be many innovative features that will change the outlook of the hybrid cars completely.

Some bio fuels are also becoming popular, and may be introduced in future hybrid cars. Hydrogen is highly combustible, and some car manufacturers are experimenting with introducing hydrogen, as an alternate fuel for cars. Toyota and Honda are working on developing hydrogen-powered hybrids.

Since renewable bio-fuels have gained popularity, they are also being considered to be used in hybrid cars. It is expected that many companies will introduce Flex-fuel Hybrid cars. Hydrogen is also a form of fuel that can be used, and companies like Toyota and Ford are working on the Hydrogen Hybrids.

It is expected that future hybrid cars will cost less become more efficient, and more cars will be available in the market. Newer technologies will be introduced in hybrid cars, and the hybrid car will have the feel, and drive capabilities of conventional cars. They will be environment friendly, and fuel-efficient.

There are changes in models and designs of hybrid cars in the upcoming years. In addition to that, there will be cost-efficiency also offered in the hybrid cars.

One can have an idea from some of the hybrid cars that are planned to be released in near future. These hybrid cars include Chevy Volt, BMW X5 Mild Hybrid, Dodge Zeo hybrid, Chrysler ecoVoyager, Ford Freestyle, GM Denail XT hybrid truck, Ford Five Hundred. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Porsche Cayenne hybrid, Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid and Volvo Recharge, planned to be released in 2010 or later.

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