Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

I've noticed lately that a high percentage of my friends are now saying that their next car will be a hybrid. It seems that just this year the public's perception of hybrids has changed (or solidified) so that nearly everyone finds the technology appealing.

Undoubtedly these changes are due to well-designed models such as the TCH, Civic, Altima, etc. that mimic standard models without calling attention or demanding rigirous lifestyle changes to own one.