Toyota/Lexus, Ford and Honda have all recently announced hybrid production or sales milestones indicating the growing presence of hybrids in the market.
Annual sales of hybrid vehicles fell by 10 percent in 2008 compared to last year, marking the first year that hybrid sales dropped since the cars were introduced in the United States.
Thirty hybrid models will be on display at 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, which opens to the public on Nov. 21 — revealing the diversity of options coming to the market.
Ford showed off its upcoming 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid yesterday at the company's product development center, emphasizing more all-electric driving and class-leading fuel economy.