Survey of 1,000 Adults
Conducted October 9-10, 2008
By Rasmussen Reports

1* We’re just about finished. How much of an impact has the rising cost of gasoline had on your personal lifestyle?

42% Big impact

34% Some impact

19% Little impact

4% No impact

1% Not sure

2* Do you currently own or drive a hybrid car that uses a traditional motor and an electric engine in an effort to improve gas mileage?

4% Yes
93% No
2% Not sure

3* How likely are you to buy a hybrid car in the next five years – very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely or not at all likely?

15% Very likely
27% Somewhat likely
31% Not very likely
25% Not at all likely
2% Not sure

4* Are you more likely to buy a hybrid car now than a year ago?

37% Yes
52% No
11% Not sure

5* Are you more likely to buy a hybrid car because it’s good for the environment or because of high gas prices?

33% Because it’s good for the environment

45% Because of high gas prices

21% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence