https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/02/why-hybrid-cars-are-dying/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 16:10:25 -0400<![CDATA[Here’s the theory. See if you agree: Hybrid cars give a boost to fuel economy. They also give the owner the cachet of being a friend of the Earth. Until recently, hybrids allowed access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes at rush hour even when you’re driving solo (in order to jump-start hybrid sales). Most hybrids run silently for a mile or two on battery power; that impressed the neighbors five years ago. But traditional gasoline-engine cars are more efficient than ever, the HOV lane freebie for hybrid cars is going away, and the price premium remains.]]>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:30:30 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/02/why-hybrid-cars-are-dying-n97956