There is some evidence that drivers are already expressing a growing interest in hybrids. Honda, which is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of internal combustion engines, says some of its best-selling cars, the Accord and CR-V, are now hybrids. an increase of 8% to 10% in recent years, according to Chris Martin, Honda’s head of regulatory, legal and generation communications in the U. S. U. S.
Toyota Prius at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2000 (Getty Images)
The company, which aims to electrify all of its cars by 2040 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, is responding to customer demand with more hybrid options. Honda sees hybrids as an opportunity for drivers with internal combustion engines to reduce emissions in the short term, while also enjoying a positive experience on its electric platform with impressive functionality and surprising fuel economy — up to six hundred miles (966 km) for some models. This is a significant improvement over many all-electric cars, which are offering only a fraction of the diversity (a major barrier to EV adoption by North American customers).