Want a hybrid? Not if the Japanese have anything to say about it.

I found this article which is rather interesting. Its a claim by Ford that Japanese car makers are actively buying up all the parts needed to make hybrid cars leaving Ford out in the cold. Considering Japan already makes the best selling cars in America its not surprise they would try and put the nail in the coffin for the competition but this seems a little underhanded.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/09/20/bc.autos.summit.ford.hybrids.reut/index.html