When purchasing a hybrid car, consumers have become accustomed to paying up to several thousand dollars extra in order to buy that set of wheels with the fuel-saving regenerative braking system.  It’s almost hard to believe over 10 years have passed since the Prius first hit the roads, the inaugural hybrid has evolved from a curiosity to the milestone of one million in sales during 2008.  Many consumers have become comfortable with hybrid cars’ higher sticker price, figuring they will save money on gas in the long run.  Some would debate the environmental factors, but obviously decreasing fuel consumption is a factor in purchasing decision as well.

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