[Haku]

Yes, the only thing that bothers me greatly is that they've calculated that Hummers somehow cost less. That logic is simply lost on me. I for one would never own a SUV to begin with, much less a Hummer.

That said, I do believe that hybrids are still not the answer. The reviews available on the net suggests that their real life MPGs isn't as necessarily good as advertised relative to an affordable, low-end subcompact that also costs much less to own and maintain. The only vehicle that has truly delivered on the high MPG promise is still the Honda Insight.

Of course, the mileage varies depending on the owner's driving environment since hybrids rely on regenerative braking. City mileages will almost always be better than highway.

Yes, ethanol is currently not as cost-effective. Most alternatives right now are not, and partly the reason for our continued reliance on foreign oil. However, ethanol can be produced domestically, and that's a much, much more feasible alternative than fuel cells.

I am not suggesting that hybrids isn't a step in the right direction. I just think it doesn't go far enough.