There are some problems with the hybrid: 1) The hybrid is not an effective all purpose vehicle. It's best use is for getting around town, but I wouldn't want to try and make a trip across the country in one.
2) Hybrids are two expensive for what they deliver making a petrol or natural gas vehicle an overall better value. 3) Hybrids are two complex; because, they use two separate engine systems that must be integrated together. 4) Hybrids are two light for any kind of work, like pulling a boat to the lake, or hauling trash to the city dump, for example. I don't think any of the major auto makers have any long term plans for the hybrid. Below are a couple of reviews on the new VW sportwagen. If I were considering buying a new sportwagen, I would certainly wait until later this summer when the TDI diesel engine become an option. Also, the last link is about an old boy that converted his 2002 TDI to run on cooking oil, which is becoming a more attractive option everyday. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/248938.php http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08199/897469-97.stm or http://tinyurl.com/65ud8c http://www.wtop.com/?sid=1441187&nid=600 #---------------------------------------- Regards, LelandJ Michael Madigan wrote: > All we need are plug-in hybrids that get 50 miles per charge, then kick over > to gasoline. That will be good enough until the new batteries come on line. > > ************************************************************************ > Right Wing Mike > > http://www.cafepress.com > > Bigfoot Hates Obama > > http://www.cafepress.com/rightwingmike/5690856 > > I Wish Hillary had married OJ > > http://www.cafepress.com/rightwingmike/4236924 > > > --- On Sun, 7/20/08, Leland F. Jackson, CPA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
