On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 03:52:32 GMT, "FanJet" >
wrote:

>Bebop wrote:
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I would stay away from hybrids. Saw one die in the middle of
>>> traffic - no power and creating massive backups. The industry will
>>> eventually go to hydrogen systems, but never electric.
>>
>> The hybrid is not true electric, thus the word "hybrid".
>
>Actually, they're true gasoline since that's their *only* power source.
>"Hybrid" is a spin that gets people to purchase something they otherwise
>wouldn't.

Hmmm. I am as skeptical of "marketing" as anyone but I really don't
think that people are buying the word, 'hybrid.' Some buyers like the
high milage/green benefits. Others like the technology. I don't
think anyone is buying because they like the word.