Fascinating. My Libertarian roommate is always sending me things about stuff like this.
I recently downgraded, so to speak, from an SUV to a Corolla and nearly doubled my MPG. I recycle at work and at home because it doesn't take thought nor effort.
Hybrids are actually not all *that* cost-effective because their maintenance costs are often higher than traditional. Also, if you buy a car not explicitly designed to be a hybrid (i.e. Prius) - the "hybridized" forms of Corolla/Camry/etc. are actually much less efficient than a 'real' hybrid because you're forcing a hybrid engine into a not-hybrid frame.
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Date: 2008-03-13 11:13 pm (UTC)I recently downgraded, so to speak, from an SUV to a Corolla and nearly doubled my MPG. I recycle at work and at home because it doesn't take thought nor effort.
Hybrids are actually not all *that* cost-effective because their maintenance costs are often higher than traditional. Also, if you buy a car not explicitly designed to be a hybrid (i.e. Prius) - the "hybridized" forms of Corolla/Camry/etc. are actually much less efficient than a 'real' hybrid because you're forcing a hybrid engine into a not-hybrid frame.
Anyway, interesting post, Cendri!