2008 Energy Pulse Survey shows Americans more likely to buy hybrids, fuel efficient cars; economics the driver more than emissions

The 2008 Energy Pulse survey was released, showing that 49 percent of Americans reporting that they are likely or very likely to buy a hybrid vehicle, with 48 percent saying they are likely or very likely to buy a smaller, more fuel efficient car. 27 percent said that oil companies were to blame for oil prices, with 24 percent blaming the US government, while fewer than one quarter cited rising consumer demand.

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