At the time of writing, a barrel of crude oil was selling for $122 with an expected 1 year forecast at $158.99, and the average price of a gallon of U.S. gasoline was at $3.95 ($4.60 per gallon of diesel).

Think you have it bad, in Canada the average cost per gallon of gasoline was at $4.96. At $3.95 per gallon to fill up a Honda CR-V (best selling SUV in 2007) that holds approximately 15.3 gallons, it would cost a stifling $60.43.

Furthermore, you would only travel an estimated 306 miles before you would have to fill up once again, costing you a whopping $0.20 per mile verse $.07 per mile five years ago! Those prices are approximately up 270% within the last 5 years with no relief in sight.

The upward pressures are: globalization, population increases, terrible vehicle fuel economy, ever increasing fuel consumption, and political turmoil continue to ravage the pockets of hard working people around the world. Through into the mix that the environmental issues from the irrevocably damage that fossil fuels are causing and it is easy realize that change needs to happen now.

Onto the scene comes the Hybrid vehicle. Promising significantly better gas millage, lower the cost per mile, emitting less green house gasses, putting more money in your pocket, and your helping with global warming too. Go you. Unfortunately the upward pressures on energy, the cost for new hybrid vehicles is rising and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to locate pristine parts at an affordable price to repair hybrids. 6 to 9 month waiting lists are becoming normal to purchase some of the newer hybrids. Why not try a salvaged vehicle? Elite Motor Cars has a huge selection of hybrid vehicles that are economically priced and promise economic return whether by getting better gas mileage or converting the vehicle into a rich source of premium auto parts. Click here to see our inventory.