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[quote user="selector"]  It seems that hybrid cars have considerable currency suddenly, and everyone who sells cars is on the bandwagon.  There is a market.  But, these cars cost more at the outset, and I don't even want to contemplate what surprises are in store for those who have them when they need replacement energy storage devices.  They won't be cheap.  Also, getting "rid of" the cast-offs won't be cheap...think recycling fees....steep fees.  Heavy metals and all that stuff.-Crandell[/quote]I think hybrids mostly sell because they have lower emissions, or because they make that statement; as opposed to offering an economical advantage.  And while they do have lower emissions, one must question their overall "green-ness" with all those batteries, since batteries are relatively un-green to produce and get rid of.  I have heard that, considering the cost and life of the vehicle and its batteries, hybrids cost more than a conventional vehicle even though they get better fuel mileage.No I am afraid that there is no magic bullet for the mounting fuel/environmental stress of driving.  The answer will be political rather than engineering or scientific.  Expect many new federal controls on how large our vehicles can be, and how many miles we can drive them in a given time.  This rationing of personal transportation will be the ultimate solution for our U.S. village.
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