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To: tejek who wrote (219181)	2/14/2005 6:05:07 PM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575120

re: The problem with hybrids is their sticker cost. A comparable gas only model costs less and the savings in gas consumption doesn't make up the price differential......even over ten years. Hence, most people are buying them because of their commitment to the environment. For the cost conscious folks, they don't have that luxury. Hopefully, as demand grows, the price for hybrids will come down. I've been thinking there ought to a progressive tax on auto purchases. Very, very high sales taxes on the huge pig SUV's, to finance significant tax credits on hybrids. Lowering gasoline consumption has a political as well as economic benefit. The talk show Republicans will love that one. John

To: tejek who wrote (219181)	2/14/2005 8:21:30 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1575120

"The problem with hybrids is their sticker cost." And what about the battery? All battery technologies In know of are nasty to dispose of. And that is an additional cost, both to dispose of the old one and buy a new one.