Hybrid-Cars, Kooiman

In 1999 the Honda Insight was released in the United States. With an EPA mileage rating of 61 city, and 70 hwy. In 2000 Toyota released the Prius into the United States. With an EPA mileage rating of 47 city, and 37 hwy.In 2004 Ford was the first American company to release a hybrid which was the Ford Escape. Also the first SUV hybrid. With an EPA mileage rating of 30 city and 28 hwy. Now as of 2013 there are over 35 cars available in a hybrid or EV (electric vehicle) platform. Including companies such as, Acura, Volkeswagen, Cadillac, Volvo, Chevy, Toyota, Ford, Subaru, GMC, Nissan, Honda, Lincoln, Kia, Lexus, and Hyundai.Advantage.....Hybrid cars Usually get better gas mileage than standard gas vehicles.Disadvantage....Hybrid cars are usually 5000$ more than standard gas vehicles. Also Batteries in the electric vehicles are highly toxic and you can't get as far with a battery than a tank of gas.

The first Hybrid

The 2nd Hybrid

The First American Hybrid