Published: March 10, 2007
More Bad News for Hybrid Haters!
Here's a bitter pill to swallow for all those people who have been predicting the imminent demise of hybrids.
"Combined sales of hybrids in the US rose 52% in February to more than 22,792 units, up 52% from the results in February 2006.
Figures do not include sales of GM hybrids, which the automaker does not yet break out, but do reflect the addition of the Nissan Altima Hybrid, now sold in eight states.
The Toyota Prius had its best month ever, posting 12,227 units, an 87% increase over February 2006 results. That represents 54% of all hybrids sold in the month.
With gasoline prices already up over $3 in some parts of the U.S., you can expect those hybrid sales to keep humming right along in the coming months. Even though hybrid sales numbers remain healthy, they would look even better without the short-sighted expiration of federal tax breaks for more and more hybrid models.
Don't feel so bad Detroit! German automakers also are kicking themselves for being behind the curve on hybrids and are now striving mightily to make up lost ground and time ...
Read more at the Hybrid Owners of America website http://www.hybridownersofamerica.org
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