In the economic times we face today, fuel price fluctuation is a factor of daily life. Gas has become one of the most costly commodities we have. Regardless of whether you drive a hybrid or a six person SUV, there are always ways to save money on gas. With that being said, we have compiled a list of what we think are the most innovative and creative ways to save some change on fuel.

A hybrid car is a vehicle that uses a rechargeable energy system and a normal gasoline fueled power source for propulsion. These cars are low-polluting and consume less gasoline than cars with pure internal combustion engines. The major difference between Hybrid cars and Electric cars is that hybrid cars can recharge its electric batteries by using the combustion engine to generate energy while all-electric cars use batteries charged by an external source.

We often make decisions based on emotion rather than logic. Especially in times of crisis (like our current financial situation), we choose options that address our “pains.”

Well, here it is folks. A company has finally gone and built the controversial hydrogen hybrid system (or hydrogen injection, or Water4Gas or HHO system – choose your poison) into what appears to be a true production car. Not only that, the car looks, well, stunning… to put it mildly.

Converts any new or used car into a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV.

Start-ups compete to win, place, and show in the hybrid aftermarket.

The expected introduction of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could cut U.S. gasoline use but could increase deadly air pollution in some areas, two reports say.

Although you could go out and buy a Prius (and believe me, I would like one), there are some things that you can do to make your existing ride a little bit more green and environmentally friendly for a lot less money.

DETROIT — The Toyota Motor Corporation, which leads the world’s automakers in sales of hybrid-electric vehicles, announced Sunday night that it would build its first plug-in hybrid by 2010.