Fourth place Nissan Altima Hybrid

Nissan has begun to put to use the hybrid technology it has purchased from Toyota with this impressive vehicle. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is redesigned for 2008 and provides a great blend of midsize comfort and hybrid economy and low emissions.
Nissan Altima Hybrid fuel economy is 35 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
Estimated annual fuel cost is $1323
Carbon footprint is 5.4 tons/year of CO2

Third place Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is the winner in the midsize hybrid car class. Camry Hybrid is designed as a derivative of the gas powered sister vehicle. Camry Hybrid offers an opportunity for people who want hybrid fuel economy and low emissions but don't want to give up midsize ride and comfort.
Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy is 33 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
Annual fuel cost is estimated at $1323
Carbon Footprint is 5.4 ton/yr of CO2

Honda Civic hybrid is a runner up

The redesigned Honda Civic hybrid is an exciting car that runs a close second to the Prius in fuel economy and low emissions. Even though the Civic shares a platform with its gas powered sister Civic it executes and is a winner.
Civic fuel economy is 40 city and 45 highway
Annual fuel cost estimate is $1071
Carbon Footprint is 4.4 tons/yr of CO2

Toyota Prius still leads the way

The Toyota Prius has been in the United States since 2000 and still offers the best fuel economy in an attractive package.
The Prius has a 2008 EPA fuel economy rating of 48 city and 45 highway.
Annual fuel cost is rated at $977
This car was designed as a hybrid and it shows.
Carbon Footprint is 4.0 tons/yr of CO2

Hybrid cars are here to stay

With rising gas prices people are coming around to the fact that conserving energy and being green are good ideas.
Hybrid technology saves fuel by using the energy that a car normally loses to heat and wastes on idling. Hybrid technology is currently used on gas powered vehicles but can be used to conserve the energy in alternative fuel vehicles as well. Hybrid technology will stay even after gas powered vehicles have fallen out of favor.
Toyota has been leading the way in the hybrid revolution and other manufacturers are following suit.