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If it made economical sense, people would be clamoring for massively fuel efficient cars. But look at it as it is now: A hybrid car carries a premium over a no
by rottencupcakes 17y ago
If it made economical sense, people would be clamoring for massively fuel efficient cars.
But look at it as it is now: A hybrid car carries a premium over a normal car of much more money than a hybrid owner could ever hope to recoup in gas savings. That will change as the price of gas increases, which will happen naturally as we run low on fossil fuels, which will push a switch to more fuel efficient vehicles or alternative energy vehicles.
For now, there is no problem. I wish people would stop making noise about it.
- philwelch 17y agoYou're making the assumption that there's no negative externalities--such as climate change or the inability to affordably produce plastics and other durable petroleum products--that can be caused by continued high fuel consumption.