Hybrid Car Image Gallery  Hybrid cars like the 2007 Honda Civic
Hybrid are designed for fuel efficiency and low emissions. 2008
HowStuffWorks Hybrid cars like the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid are
designed for fuel efficiency and low emissions. See more hybrid
car pictures.  Have you pulled your car up to the gas pump
lately and been shocked by the high price of gasoline? As the
pump clicked past $20, $30, $40 or even $50, maybe you thought
about trading in your car for something that gets better
mileage. Or maybe you're worried that your car is contributing
to the greenhouse effect.  The auto industry has the technology
to address these concerns. It's the hybrid car. There are a lot
of hybrid models on the market these days, and most automobile
manufacturers have announced plans to manufacture their own
versions.  How does a hybrid automobile work? What goes on under
the hood to give you 20 or 30 more miles per gallon than the
standard automobile? And does it pollute less just because it
gets better gas mileage? I