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Making your next car a hybrid could triple your mileage per gallon. If gas stays above $3.60, a Toyota Camry hybrid makes up for its premium over the standard model in a year and a half.

Even if you don't go hybrid, choosing the most fuel-efficient vehicle in your car class can still save $200 to $1,500 a year in fuel costs.

To compare the true fuel cost for all 2008 models, go to edmunds.com or fueleconomy.gov.

Potential savings: $2,400 a year if you trade an SUV for a hybrid

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Last updated June 13 2008: 10:48 AM ET

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