Hybrid cars now have 'very few compromises' says Ford executive — and sales are booming

• Sales growth for hybrid cars is outpacing growth for electric vehicles this year.
• Ford is one automaker reaping the benefits, with demand for its Maverick truck spiking.
• "Hybrids now have very few compromises compared to their gas alternatives," Ford's Andrew Frick said.

It's shaping up to be a comeback year for hybrid cars — and that's partly because they're now nearly as good as their conventional vehicles, according to a Ford executive.