Hybrids would be great if they didn't cost $10,000 more than the std versions. If they actually did the MPG they print on the sticker and didn't produce more pollution during manufacture.
My Ford Escape Hybrid was supposed to do 33 mpg on the freeway and 36 in town. I did an 800 mile round trip to Vegas and got 26 mpg traveling at 69 mph on cruise control. In town I managed 22 MPG. Fuck that my Porsche does 26 on average
When a car company develops a vehicle that runs off a sunlight rechargeable Photo Voltaic system or a hydrogen fuel cell, stores enough energy to do 200 miles a day and can carry 4 people plus 4 suitcases in a spacious cabin. Then and only then will they have a viable alternative to Gas ?