The Math Behind the Hybrid Hype

markmcb writes "OmniNerd has posted a thorough mathematical analysis of purchasing a hybrid vehicle that dispels much of the hype associated with this modern buzz word. The author considers all of the major factors to show just how much money a hybrid vehicle will or won't save you. In the end, it seems the only real winner after a hybrid purchase is the environment."

Comments

Re:Depends where you live

[urmensch]

Thanks for the barb at the end! That was nice.

I'm definitely going to purchase a mass transit system instead of a hybrid vehicle this time.
Meanwhile, you can pretend that your mass transit doesn't burn fossil fuels...

Re:Faulty Comparison - smaller than a civic

[evilviper]

One problem though, my wife (6'4") was too tall to sit in either front seat of the Prius.

Holy Hell!

Does she wear a tiger-skin loin-cloth, carry a club around, and talk in short, broken english?