Bears and Donkeys: The Hybrid Wars

There's little doubt that Toyota is leading the Hybrid sales numbers, and by a longshot. Toyota may have earned their spot for the rest of Hybrid eternity, for all we know.

According to Motortrend.com, Toyota has sold over 144,000 hybrid vehicles so far this year. The second and third place runners up are lightyears behind, Honda at about 29,000, and Ford around 26,000. And statistics show that Ford is gaining momentum, too, offering a variety of SUVs in addition to their sedans.At this point it's clear that Hybrids are the way of the future, at least the immediate future. We're already seeing diesel hybrids, plug-in hybrids, truck hybrids, and soon, sports car hybrids.

So who will beat Toyota? Will anyone? They've got a good start, and what more, a strong line-up of concept and future hybrids to hit the market in years to come. But for now, all eyes are on Honda and Ford. Honda had the first commercial hybrid ever, but is that enough for them to oust Ford?

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-Biggs