quote:Originally posted by just saying:
I drive a gas/electric hybrid (it averages 45mpg to 53mpg) and was surprised of the misconceptions that my friends and family had when they first learned of me having it.
There were no waiting lists when we bought ours but there is now, so if you’re looking in to it, sign up now. We received a $2200 tax credit on our income taxes, which now is just over $1000 for a purchase this year – but still... We estimate it being between 8,000 to 10,000 miles between oil changes. It has nearly zero emissions. It’s going to be a great car for our son to take over as his first car in a few years. There’s so much to go on about but, I’m sounding like a commercial, sorry bout that.
I test drove the Honda version when it first came out, just because it was so interesting. I seriously considered buying the Civic 4 door version when we purchased our last car, but at the time, the numbers didn't work. They probably do now.
The next technology that will take hold will be hydrogen fuel cells IF the government will get behind the idea, promote it and give support for the needed infrastructure.