2005 Will be the Year of the Hybrid Car

I am predicting that 2005 will be the year of the hybrid car, which will also make it Toyota's year. Of course the Toyota Prius is going to lead the way, almost certainly breaking the 100,000 unit sale's number, but success won't be limited to the Prius. Already the Lexus RX400h hybrid SUV has sold 12,000 units and the hybrid doesn't go on sale until April 15. Hype around the Toyota Highlander hybrid is even greater. And, just for fun, every sale of a Ford Escape hybrid adds to Toyota's hybrid licensing prowess.

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