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Originally Posted by AlexK
You're not swayed by the fact that we WILL run out of petroleum-based fuels sooner or later (more like sooner, considering that some of the petroleum reserves were significantly overstated)? What do you think the near-future engines will be powered with? Hydrogen?  |
Your argument isn't one for hybrids but rather that there will be no fuel for any combustion engine.
I don't see how hybrids solve this problem. It's clear that one can get a car that gets 40mpg + highway and 30 + in the city without the extra expense of a hybrid. Save the money spent on a hybrid and put it in the bank or buy oil futures.
Electric and hydrogen are two potential power sources of the future. Most people buy hybrids at least partially because they want to look like they are smart and saving the planet. With so many high mileage non hybrid cars available for much less money, what are people really buying?
It's a fine idea for people to spend their money how they see fit, but hybrids are not the answer when we run out of oil.
Are you saying they are?