2010 Best Hybrid Cars

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Hybrid cars are popular due to their impressive fuel economy. Unlike the conventional vehicles, hybrid cars have two power sources. The first source is the conventional engine that makes use of fuel combustion to propel the car. The second source is the electric motor installed on the vehicle to act as a secondary power source. These power sources took turns in providing the car with the needed propulsion. As a result, hybrid cars are more fuel efficient compared to the conventional version. In case you are interested in buying a hybrid car and is currently conducting a car research, you would probably come across the best hybrid cars of 2010 such as the following.

1. Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius was unveiled on January 2009 and went on sale in the month of April. This vehicle is considered to be powerful and bigger compared to its predecessors. The Prius is equipped with a 1.8liter engine that can boost up to 134 horsepower. It is the only vehicle that offers 50 miles per gallon of combined city and highway driving.
The Prius was able to maintain ...
... its fuel efficiency by keeping the vehicle's weight down, maintaining the best aerodynamics, and by re-engineering the car's power train.

2. Honda Civic Hybrid

The Honda Civic Hybrid according to most car research and reviews is a combination of sleek design and a fuel efficient engine. It is fitted with a 1.3-liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 20-hp motor that delivers a total of 110 hp. It saves gas by de-activating all its cylinders when they are not needed. The Civic has 8 spark plugs that allow greater flexibility and more complete fuel combustion in the cylinder.

3. Ford Fusion Hybrid

The Ford Fusion hybrid beats the Camry Hybrid and the Altima Hybrid's rating. This car has a 41 city/36 highway mpg rating. In addition to this, the Fusion's combined power from its engine and electric motor produces a 191 horsepower output.

The Fusion's fuel efficiency is brought about by the improvement of its car engine valves and spark timing that matches the power delivered by the electric motor. As a result, the Fusion's 2.5liter engine shuts off twice and allows the electric motor to provide more power.

4. Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Toyota Camry Hybrid offers an EPA rating of 33mpg. It is powered by a 147 horsepower version of a standard 4-liter 2.4 four-cylinder engine, a 105-kW electric motor, and a 244-volts battery pack capable of delivering a peak of 45hp. It has variable transmission that allows the Camry to move from 0-60 miles in approximately 8.9 seconds making the Camry second to the Prius in terms of speed.