Are hybrids worth the extra-cost?

Painful prices at the pump are forcing many drivers to rethink their current means of transportation. One option? Hybrids - but they often cost a few thousand dollars more than traditional fuel cars. As gas prices climb though, consumers can earn back that hybrid penalty over a shorter period of time. SmartPlanet correspondent Sumi Das explains how you can figure out whether or not a hybrid car is worth it.

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