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Thanks for the article. Even though one can calculate the energy required to produce the nickel in a hybrid battery, it really isn't responsible for all of the enviromental damage around the smelters and refinery, is it? Nickel is used for more than the batteries in hybrid cars.

I wonder what gas price is used to calculate the 60 months recoup figure? And sometimes you pay a little more to burn less gas.

Even though one can calculate the energy required to produce the nickel in a hybrid battery, it really isn't responsible for all of the enviromental damage around the smelters and refinery, is it? Nickel is used for more than the batteries in hybrid cars.

They're not called rednecks for nothing. Brainpower is not their strong suit.

How long has that nickel mine and smelter been there in Sudbury Ontario? I suspect for generations before the Prius existed.

By the way, how much does a Hummer go for these days?
I bet not one of the clowns whooping it up today can come close to knowing the total volume of the "toxic" Prius batteries. No much more than the battery in a large pickup or SUV.

Where do all the dead lead-acid batteries go?
If they can be recycled, why can't the nmh ones?