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Hybrid sales continue downward trend

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Combined reported US hybrid sales from Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota fell by 45.5 per cent new vehicle share of the market - that’s down from the 3.2 per cent share last year, which was hybrid cars’ highest monthly share to date. Just 222 Altima Hybrids were sold during the month.

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More information on hybrid sales slump

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Overall, reported sales of hybrids dropped 45.5 per cent year-on-year to 21,735 even though it incorporated a full month’s sales for new vehicles such as the Honda Insight, as well as the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Meanwhile, the Honda Civic Hybrid sold 3,361 units, down 22.3 per cent to 19 units.

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US vehicle sales show significant decrease

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Here is how each manufacturer faired: Chrysler: The manufacturer saw its sales drop by 47 per cent compared to May 2008 to just 79,010 units sold. Ford: Retaining the number two position in the US market, Ford (along with its brands Lincoln and Mercury) reported sales of 155,954 - down 24.3 Nissan: Sales fell by 33.1

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. In 2005, it launched the Ford Escape Hybrid – the first hybrid electric SUV.