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Hybrid and electric cars see record sales in March as gas prices rise, new models arrive

The Washington Post -- Americans are buying record numbers of hybrid and electric cars as gas prices climb and new models arrive in showrooms, giving the vehicles their greatest share yet of the U.S. auto market.

Consumers bought a record 52,000 gas-electric hybrids and all-electric cars in March, up from 34,000 during the same month last year.

The two categories combined made up 3.64 percent of total U.S. sales, their highest monthly market share ever, according to Ward’s AutoInfoBank. The previous high was 3.56 percent in July 2009, when the Cash for Clunkers program encouraged people to trade in old gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient cars.

And while their share of the market remains small, it’s a big leap from the start of the year, when hybrids and electrics made up 2.38 percent of new car sales.

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Submitted Apr 14, 2012 By: ziyulu

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scrossi Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,864 Points:1,044,490 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:41:10 PM Ignore scrossi Report Abuse Probably preacherjohn.
Bhmf4 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,014 Points:1,230,570 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:41:06 PM Ignore Bhmf4 Report Abuse Natural gas is the way to go!
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,630 Points:1,866,100 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:40:21 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse we will be better off with natural gas hybrids for next 50 years rather than gasoline hybrids
Go_E85 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,209 Points:173,805 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:38:41 PM Ignore Go_E85 Report Abuse Its simple folks: gas goes up = Hybrid & electric sales go up. That’s why we should develop algae to get gas at about $2 at the pump. People wont care where it comes from. Its possible.
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:3,974 Points:1,915,840 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:38:21 PM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse I bet the prices of the autos went up also.
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,730 Points:2,147,580 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:36:02 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse The previous article showed actual sales numbers. And they are not very impressive sales numbers for all of the hype that they get. Hope that the prices come down so that more can be sold.
1Casey Champion Author Albany Posts:6,513 Points:1,789,010 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:35:55 PM Ignore 1Casey Report Abuse Still no real winner.
smenzel Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,035 Points:1,100,930 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:30:46 PM Ignore smenzel Report Abuse Today it's a record number of hybrid and electric car sales. A couple of days ago, it was super low retention (repeat sales) of hybrids. Strange.
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:30:34 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse I am not impressed with their market share.
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,106 Points:1,907,830 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:29:07 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse buyers wont be happy ... long term
niceguytx Champion Author Houston Posts:13,680 Points:2,709,735 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:27:26 PM Ignore niceguytx Report Abuse We do respond to gas prices.
suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,149 Points:1,646,925 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:27:02 PM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse but the cars cost a lot more than the regular cars.
BigDenOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,334 Points:575,325 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:23:41 PM Ignore BigDenOH Report Abuse No surprises in this article.
w9med Champion Author Gary Posts:1,128 Points:327,845 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:22:16 PM Ignore w9med Report Abuse Is anyone surprised by this?
rhail2 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,452 Points:287,485 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:19:43 PM Ignore rhail2 Report Abuse right
Soulplayez All-Star Author Oakland Posts:549 Points:1,495,165 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:17:44 PM Ignore Soulplayez Report Abuse This isn't really a surprise. Record sales happenend a few years ago for the same reason (gas).
conniepooh Sophomore Author Oklahoma City Posts:168 Points:19,985 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:13:46 PM Ignore conniepooh Report Abuse great
hailsupersport Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,230 Points:231,060 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:13:46 PM Ignore hailsupersport Report Abuse so what
rossp Champion Author San Jose Posts:13,449 Points:2,303,875 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:10:47 PM Ignore rossp Report Abuse speedys says that they don't have enough range. I drove my Honda Civic Hybrid from the SF Bay Area to LA and back. OK, I had to fill up a few times, well 4 times, including once just before the trip and once right after the trip. My overall trip mileage was about 50 mpg and usually drive 350 miles between refills. If that's not enough for you, you have my (limited) sympathy. Of course if he's talking about entirely electric cars, that more persuasive. So, don't get an electric car; get a hybrid. BTW, my usual month to month gas mileage is in the low to mid 40's. It depends on how you drive, of course. If you like jack-rabbit starts and screeching stops, there won't be much benefit.
calripken_8 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,881 Points:655,190 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:09:24 PM Ignore calripken_8 Report Abuse I have one and love it, but still cost too much for many to afford, nor would most break even with the fuel savings compared to the higher price.
justme48 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,500 Points:507,570 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:09:20 PM Ignore justme48 Report Abuse Lets see how long these cars and sales last?
greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,470 Points:1,635,120 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:09:11 PM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse wont be in a position to buy for a few years yet and then maybe the will have something bigger then a roller skate.
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:783 Points:565,755 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:08:56 PM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse After the article showing the top 10 in sales, this article seems like so much BS.
maryph1958 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,420 Points:283,095 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:08:33 PM Ignore maryph1958 Report Abuse O well
moremissions200 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:10,496 Points:2,022,435 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:08:33 PM Ignore moremissions200 Report Abuse let those who can afford them buy them, and leave the gasoline for the rest of us, but kill the speculators and imprison their leaders for life
GManCo Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:4,981 Points:947,815 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:05:19 PM Ignore GManCo Report Abuse So, the Obozo plan works on those stupid enough to fall for it.
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,095 Points:680,590 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 1:02:22 PM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse Trendy, not financially sound yet!
fireman13 Sophomore Author Milwaukee Posts:195 Points:1,634,250 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:59:26 PM Ignore fireman13 Report Abuse Please take GE = government electric out of the mix and see what you have?
5Golfer8 Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,128 Points:298,600 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:58:49 PM Ignore 5Golfer8 Report Abuse Wheres the Jobs to pay for them?
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:57:55 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse Progress.
Kato51 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,245 Points:2,160,765 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:56:50 PM Ignore Kato51 Report Abuse They still haven't convinced him they are are car to have. I'll wait a few more years and see what happens and then make up my mind.
gasper Champion Author Edmonton Posts:4,480 Points:1,366,460 Joined:Mar 2002	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:55:45 PM Ignore gasper Report Abuse I am one that can not afford to purchase a new car no matter if its hybrids or gas power no extra cash.
brbts Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,622 Points:772,365 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:55:12 PM Ignore brbts Report Abuse Not worth it if yours is already paid for!
aandbcalkins Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:7 Points:3,240 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:51:23 PM Ignore aandbcalkins Report Abuse We traded in a 2008 Grand Cherokee that was getting 15 miles per gallon for a new altima. Now we are saving close to $240.00 per month on gas. The car has been paying for itself. Although it isn't classified as a "Hybrid" fuel ecomony is excellent without having to pay for the hybrid name.
mfgendron All-Star Author New York Posts:674 Points:306,835 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:47:21 PM Ignore mfgendron Report Abuse ok
Hazelnut Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,179 Points:937,045 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:47:11 PM Ignore Hazelnut Report Abuse Yawn... still poorer too...
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:6,999 Points:2,555,900 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:46:44 PM Ignore speedys Report Abuse They still don't have enough range.
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fire@53 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:11,813 Points:2,766,050 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:39:46 PM Ignore fire@53 Report Abuse What kind of resale value will thy have? That is the big question.
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hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,898 Points:1,730,035 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:36:48 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Time will tell the truth.
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:4,543 Points:950,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:36:43 PM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse Still not for me.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,795 Points:1,469,350 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:34:30 PM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse No EV for me. Thank you.
soakmonkey Champion Author Nevada Posts:1,448 Points:1,006,000 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:34:30 PM Ignore soakmonkey Report Abuse hmm
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,367 Points:1,145,975 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:31:22 PM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse Record number. Up 10% over last month. Any higher number is a record. So a poor one.
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:15,728 Points:3,003,895 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:30:12 PM Ignore Bonito Report Abuse Make them cheaper and better!
TedNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:985 Points:224,900 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:28:28 PM Ignore TedNC Report Abuse so
flagman420CT Veteran Author New Haven Posts:257 Points:684,780 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:27:02 PM Ignore flagman420CT Report Abuse Bring down the price so the common man can get one
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livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,664 Points:751,060 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 12:25:21 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse "Panic purchases?" -- Yes, and no. Personally, I've seriously considered going EV myself....But I won't rush into this decision by any means. I would like to see the price come down substantially, and more model options, including at least a few mid-size choices. I would not feel safe in a sub-compact.