Top Massachusetts Cities for Hybrid Vehicles

Record-high gas prices across the country are fueling the urge for car owners to identify ways to reduce their gas consumption. As a result, more people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are considering hybrid vehicles and the number of registered hybrid vehicles has risen dramatically in many cities. The top communities for hybrid cars in Massachusetts are:

“On the cusp of the July 4^th holiday travel season, we’re finding that drivers in many cities are embracing hybrid vehicles and their beneficial offerings,” said Dick Welch, president of Travelers of Massachusetts. “As trends change and needs evolve, Travelers is committed to providing innovative insurance products, like the hybrid auto discount. Every city in the state saw gains in hybrid car registrations, which underscores the growing necessity for the right insurance products to protect these investments.”

Travelers, which analyzed spring 2007 and 2008 data supplied by the state Registry of Motor Vehicles, noted that the figures prove motorists in the Commonwealth are increasingly seeking relief from record-high gas prices.

In researching the data, Travelers compared the number of registered hybrid vehicles in these cities in April 2007 to April 2008. Boston saw a 76 percent increase in registered hybrid vehicles, Newton was at 51 percent, Cambridge 43 percent, Brookline 45 percent and Lexington a 51 percent increase in registered hybrid vehicles in the past year.

(a) Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, April 2008

“This information suggests that consumers see the inherent value in driving hybrid vehicles that offer fuel-efficiency and environmentally-friendly options,” said Welch, “Now more than ever, there are various incentives hybrid drivers can take advantage of including up to a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance coverage from Travelers of Massachusetts.”

For information about federal and state incentives for hybrid owners and how to take advantage of the hybrid discount, visit www.hybridtravelers.com.

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