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The combination of an electric powered engine and a gas-powered engine is the attribute that characterises hybrid cars. Hybrid cars combine the uses of both types of engines. Being a pollution-free and eco-friendly option, the hybrid car is economical too, the former features being a strength scored over the regular gas powered, and electric powered cars. Two sources of energy for the car, something goes a long way in fuel economy improvement. Another name for hybrid cars is hybrid electric vehicle.

In the recent years, many leading car companies like Honda, Toyota and Ford etc. have introduced hybrid cars and have captured the hybrid car market. Due to its benefits, many people want to buy a hybrid car, not only because it is cost-effective but also because of global warming and usage of non-renewable resources. Unfortunately, hybrid cars remain the most expensive cars and many people cannot afford to pay for them.

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.

The transformation of hybrid cars from gas-electric to diesel-electric is one of the changes that are expected for the future hybrid cars. The level of efficiency of these future hybrid cars will be greater; however, there will be an increase in cost as well. Development in hybrid batteries will be focused upon due to this purpose. As it is, a lithium-ion battery is considered an effective solution to this very issue. It is used in hybrid cars at present, and not only does it cost half of the NiMH battery, but it is three times more efficient.

With the popularity of renewable bio-fuels, their use is also considered to be employed in hybrid cars. The Flex-fuel Hybrid cars are expected to be introduced by a number of companies. A form of fuel that comes in handy, Hydrogen will be very valuable for companies like Toyota, and Ford that are working on the Hydrogen Hybrids.

There are expectations that the electrification of hybrid cars will be an established fact. It is a definite innovation, and for that, engineers will take a little more time, but when it actually happens that will mean complete change in the automotive industry. It s also expected that future hybrid cars will be electrified. Electrified vehicle is something very innovative; it will take a little time for engineers to work on it, but it will change the automotive industry completely.

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.

Some of the hybrid cars expected to be released in the near future are Chevy Volt, BMW X5 Mild Hybrid, Dodge Zeo hybrid, Chrysler ecoVoyager, Ford Freestyle, GM Denail XT hybrid truck, Ford Five Hundred.

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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