Why hybrid SUV's work so well as a type of car
Hybrid SUV's are going to get a lot more numerous and a lot more popular. This is because the combination of SUV with petrol-electric hybrid engines is a mix that works really well.Not all cars benefit equally from the incorporation of hybrid technology. Small cars already have small fuel efficient engines and so the potential fuel savings by adding electric engines to them is small compared to large engines. SUV's on the other hand are large, heavy vehicles that require big powerful engines. Its these type of engines that use a lot of fuel and could benefit enormously from a hybrid drivetrain. Another factor is weight. Hybrid technology is heavier than traditional gas engines and its weight compared to the weight of the car needs to be considered. Small cars are fairly light and they would struggle to carry the extra weight of a hybrid engine, affecting their performance and efficiency. SUV's are able to cope with the extra weight with ease however because the hybrid engine is proportionately a lot less compared to the weight of the car.
SUV's are one of the most popular types of car. Car manufacturers sell heaps of them. This means they're an ideal candidate for investing some time and money into developing hybrid versions as the rewards for the car maker could be massive. Also they are often bought by young environmentally aware families, who, besides wanting to lower their running costs, want to do something positive for the environment.
As you can see hybrid SUV's are a match made in heaven. We're going to see a lot more hybrid SUV's in the next few years and as competition intensifies we should see their purchase price come down.