Cars are an easy, visible, and responsible scapegoat for a plethora of the worlds problems - from global warming to global politics. somehow it's the Automobile industries fault for just about everything thats gone wrong in the world for the past 100 years.

While i agree efficiency is always a plus (and i don't like breathing in toxic fumes) the alternative - where transport is limited due to the fact we all ride bicycles and practice Hippie Pagan rituals - does not bear thought.

so, in conclusion, until they find a solution that is both efficient and doesn't cost more long term than the current product (Hybrids cost more to produce, cost more to dispose of, and end up doing more harm then good) i shall continue to use petroleum.