The Prius hybrid car hit the market first and it has stayed at the top consistently. However, the big question is whether it will continue staying at the top or whether it will be dethroned by another car. If the news is anything to go by, the Toyota car producers say that they plan to have about 400,000 cars in the market by 2015. In addition, they say that they plan to produce about 200,000 units in North America. Therefore, they will start looking for parts suppliers in North America. This will reduce the cost of the car in the North American market since the exchange rate differences and costs will no longer play a role.
Toyota Prius Tops the List
Since production of the hybrid cars started, the Prius has topped the list with more sales. Therefore, the question about the future of this car, especially in the North American market, is not in doubt at all. The good news is that there is something for everyone in the market and better yet, the parts for the electric cars are now more readily available than before.
The hybrid synergy system, the name that Toyota has given to their propulsion system means that the gas engine is supposed to charge the battery before you can switch on to the battery power. Many people prefer driving their hybrids on battery power when they are driving at lower urban speeds. With a low insurance group of 6 to 7 and with the ability to reach a speed of 60 mph in 10 seconds, this makes the Toyota Prius the most eco-friendly workhorse for the North American market.
Cheap for Personal and Business Use
The best way for you to look at the hybrid car is to treat it just like any other car in the market. For example, the older it is, the more it may cost you in terms of repairs and parts. However, one thing that you can be assured of is that this car will give you more than enough value for your money. With many other carmakers having contributed their eco-friendly versions in the market, the hybrid cars will only get cheaper, for personal use, as well as for business.
With the synergistic effectiveness of the Toyota Prius hybrid, one thing that everyone is sure of is that the gas-electric car is the car of the future. Ok, so the modern hybrids have a few defects every now and then, but with time, the available breeds will only get better. To say it in one line, there is more to look forward to now more than ever.