Hybrid—Not Just For Cars

The “hybrid” has found a new footing in the car market. In 2022, Tesla and other electric vehicles dazzled car buyers with futuristic technology and dreams of a gasoline-free future. Hybrid cars seemed like yesterday’s news. Now, sales of electric vehicles have slowed, and sales of hybrids are robust. To quote a recent article, “Many Americans are hugely receptive to electrification, but they’re not ready for a fully electric car.” And hybrid cars give consumers options—the low operating cost of electric with no worries about the need to plug in for hours or planning trips around . . .