Mass produced hybrids have come a long way since 2001 when the Prius was first launched in Japan. They account for just over 1 % of the global market share, while Japan and the US represent 84 % of the global hybrid market share.
For recent news on hybrid cars and alternative fuels see:
- New Type of Rechargeable Battery
- Diesel from Biomass Waste
- Cleaner Fuel with MOFs
- Biofuels for Europe