Sales of hybrids in the US continued to climb in August, with a total of 26,189 units sold. That represents an increase of 21.4% from August 2005 and an increase of 2.2% from July 2006. In August, hybrids represented 1.8% of the total light-duty vehicle market. Toyota continued to lead the way, with strong sales of the Prius (11,117--3 units more than July’s total) and the Camry Hybrid (4,977--a slight 1% decline from July). The Ford Escape and Mariner hybrid had a relatively strong month, posting 1,789 units, an increase of 31% from August 2005. [Here's a larger version of the graph at the right, showing sales of all hybrids.] » original news
