NEW WAVE OF HYBRID VEHICLES COMING TO NORTH AMERICA.

With at least 15 new-vehicle introductions expected during the next three model years, hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) appear poised to take the North American market by storm. Never before have consumers been offered such a wide selection of hybrid-electric-powered vehicles, and the influx of new products suggests a correlating surge in consumer demand and hybrid purchases. CSM Worldwide, a leading authority on automotive market intelligence and forecasting, questions whether the market truly is ready and cites key challenges for HEVs.

"A new wave of HEVs is coming to North ...