Compare a wider range of hybrids. Not just the one endorsed by the
Sierra Club.


usual suspect wrote:

> usual suspect added one more thing:
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>>> They don't get significantly more gas mileage.
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>>
>> Ford Escape Hybrid versys 4cyl-Auto
>>
>> MPG (city)
>> Hybrid: 36 Normal: 22
>> MPG (hwy)
>> Hybrid: 31 Normal: 25
>> MPG (combined)
>> Hybrid: 33 Normal: 23
>> Annual Fuel Cost*
>> Hybrid: $1041 Normal: $1494
>>
>> The hybrid is >43% more fuel-efficient. I'd say that's very significant.
>>
>> You can compare other vehicles yourself, dummy:
>> http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
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>
> One thing I forgot: emissions. The hybrid version pumps out an average
> 5.8 tons of emissions per year. The normal 4 cylinder version pumps out
> 8.2 tons. That's a 30% reduction. How many tons of emissions does your
> vehicle pump out each year, twit? With all your concern about the
> environment, why do you drive a car?