Reduce emissions and improve air quality. The Big 3 auto maker met the 2000 goal to produce concept cars that meet the mission of the partnership. The Honda Insight is currently for sale and the Toyota Prius will be for sale sometime this summer in North America. Hybrid Vehicles Electric vehicles have limited application. Work best in warm climates and for short trips.
Advantage is zero emissions.
Well suited for places like Los Angeles or Houston that have poor air quality and a lot of stop and go traffic. The range for most electric vehicles is about 80 miles before they need recharging. Hybrid vehicles are more flexible. They generate and store electricity in batteries using an internal combustion engine, either gasoline or diesel. Also use regenerative braking energy used in slowing the car is put back into the batteries.