Hybrid Vehicle Research Center

Hybrid vehicles combine an electric motor with a gasoline engine for improved fuel economy or performance with reduced emissions.

Latest on Hybrids

What is a Hybrid?
Learn about the technologies and drive systems used in today's hybrids.

The History of Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrids may seem like new technology, but in fact they've been around for more than a century.

Hybrid vs. Diesel vs. Gas
Which is the right choice when looking to purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle?

Current Hybrids

		Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

		Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

		Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

		Ford Escape Hybrid

		GMC Sierra Hybrid

		GMC Yukon Hybrid

		Honda Accord Hybrid

		Honda Civic Hybrid

		Lexus GS 450h

		Lexus LS 600h

		Lexus RX 400h

		Mazda Tribute Hybrid

		Mercury Mariner Hybrid

		Nissan Altima Hybrid

		Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid

		Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid

		Toyota Camry Hybrid

		Toyota Highlander Hybrid

		Toyota Prius

Message Boards

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Compare Photos

View side-by-side photo comparisons of your favorite vehicles.

Hot Comparisons

More Fuel-Saving Alternatives

Top Ten Fuel Misers
While hybrids top the list, other fuel-efficient vehicles are out there.

Go Green With Gasoline
Some of today's fuel-efficient gasoline engines can compete with hybrids.

Clean Diesel is Here
After a century with a dirty reputation, diesels are suddenly looking green.

Multimedia

Chevrolet Volt Video
Learn about this innovative new concept from General Motors.

High-Performance Hybrid
Toyota debuts a hybrid concept car that boasts 400-horsepower.

GM Hybrid Bus Video
General Motors enters the hybrid arena in a big way, with 235 energy-efficient, low-emissions transit buses.