[doc30]

Wife and I had to buy a new car last month. We thought about the hybrids, but with a price 25-40% higher than a conventional vehicle, we dropped the idea. It is interesting technology, but if the automakers want to sell it, they need to ge the price in line with regular cars. Otherwise, the fuel savings just aren't worth it. And we avoided adding to the smug cloud.

[ErnBatavia]

Just day before yesterday, we bought a brand new Toyota Yaris....a model new to the U.S. market - it's a non hybrid, and will allegedly get us close to 40mpg. Cute little booger, and with all of 65 miles on it, no complaints so far!