Hybrid Cars

Wikicars is a comprehensive resource for hybrid cars and other fuel efficiency topics. We provide detailed information on every hybrid car model-- current or planned. See Wikicars' hybrid recommendations.

Passenger Cars Available Now: Real MPG Honda Insight 55 Toyota Prius 48 Honda Civic Hybrid 47 Toyota Camry Hybrid 38 Honda Accord Hybrid 29 Lexus GS 450h N/A Toyota Camry Hybrid In the Works: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Honda Fit Hybrid Hyundai Hybrid Lexus LS 600h L Nissan Altima Hybrid Saturn Aura Green Line

Trucks, SUVs & Minivans Available Now: Real MPG Ford Escape Hybrid 32 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 29 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 Lexus RX 400h 25 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid N/A Saturn VUE Green Line N/A Lexus RX 400h In the Works: Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Cadillac Escalade Hybrid GMC Yukon Hybrid Dodge Durango Hybrid Ford Edge Hybrid Mazda Tribute Hybrid Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Toyota Sienna Hybrid

High Mileage Topics

• Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car
• Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car
• Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)
• MPG estimates controversies
• Considering Alternatives to Hybrids
  • Flexible Fuel Vehicles
  • Natural Gas Vehicles
  • Diesel Vehicles
• Plug-In Hybrids
• Electric Vehicles

Hybrid Types & Technologies

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Hybrid Energy Usage Graph

Types of Hybrids

• Full Hybrid
• Mild Hybrid
  • Stop-Start Hybrid
  • Flywheel Alternator Starter
  • Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)
  • Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
• Plug-in Hybrids
• Diesel-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid Terms & Technologies

• Battery Technology
• Continuously Variable Transmission
• Global Hybrid Cooperation
• Hybrid Synergy Drive
• Regenerative Braking
• Low Rolling Resistance Tires
• Hybrid Crash Safety