Hybrid Cars: Scheduled Releases

Automakers are now developing new hybrid car models at a rapid pace. Here's a look at hybrid cars under development, and 'best estimate' dates for availablity to the consumer market:
2008 releases:
	Saturn - GM hybrid midsize sedan, now available Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid - midsize sedan cancelled models: 2007 Honda Accord - this is the last model year for the Accord Hybrid 2006 Honda Insight - the old Insight line ends with the 2006 model Chrysler Aspen - production cancelled due to lowered oil prices Chrysler Durango - production cancelled due to lowered oil prices
2009 releases:
	Ford Fusion - full-sized hybrid sedan, recently released Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - full-size crew-cab pickup Prius - third-generation model is slightly larger, with improved power and mpg Cadillac Escalade - full-size sport utility vehicle Chevrolet Tahoe GMC Yukon Honda Insight - a new model of the hybrid Civic at a lower price Mercury Montego - fullsize sedan
2010 scheduled releases:
	Porsche - hybrid Cayenne SUV, the first hybrid car from Porsche Chevrolet Volt - plug-in hybrid Honda Fit - small sedan entering the market at a low price for hybrids Honda CR-Z - hybrid sports car launch scheduled for March 2010 Hyundai Sonata - first Korean hybrid in the US. Will use lithium-ion batteries. Mercury Milan - new sedan model
2011 scheduled releases:
	Nissan Infiniti M35 - hybrid version of the luxury performance brand; Nissan's first hybrid model Buick Regal - preliminary plans point to 2011 model featuring the drive train developed for the Saturn Vue