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Reported Sales of US Hybrids Up 48.6% in August; 3.07% Market Share

Green Car Congress

Buoyed by the extension of the US Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% Sales of the Highlander Hybrid were down 31.9% by volume to 836 units; sales of all Highlander models were up 32% to 10,656 units.

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

Green Cars News

The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 Nissan: Despite limited availability, the Altima Hybrid sold 3,164 units during the month – that’s a 615.8 per cent to 2,114 units; and sales of the Highlander Hybrid were down 31.9 per cent to 836 units.

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