For the first time since hybrid vehicles entered the market, the share of hybrid registrations declined in 2010 – from 2.9% in 2009 to 2.6% in 2010. Reasons for this include the relatively lower price of gasoline and the availability of several non-hybrid vehicles that get 40 miles per gallon or more.

Share of Hybrid Registrations, 2005-2010
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Supporting Information

Share of Hybrid Registrations, 2005-2010
Calendar YearMarket Share
20051.4%
20061.8%
20072.5%
20082.6%
20092.9%
20102.6%

Source: R. L. Polk and Company, "U.S. Hybrid Market Share Suffers, Expected to Rebound," April 2011.

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