Good read. (Y)
I feel that all these high ended alternatives to cars using gasoline and diesel at this point are complete bullsh*t. The fact that it's an accessory and a statement more than an environmental aid is beside the point, however. There is no viable proposal from any car company at this point to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Hybrid technology uses gasoline in one way or another, so it's still putting out SOME level of CO2. Yes it's low, I think it's 108 g/km. The Honda Jazz we get in the US does in the roundabouts of 120 g/km. So the Prius IS low, but not too low to actually make me feel like I'm helping the earth more than those cows are ruining it!!!!! Electric cars are just a farce at this point- Tesla is getting into the high-end market, which again is complete bull shit. If you want to make an impact on the environment by making a battery powered car, try and beat the Corolla. Not try and be a Mercedes.
The best alternative is already in place, but Americans are too thick to use it in a widespread manner. It's CNG. So Pakistan, congratulations. (Y) You beat the Americans in being more earth conscious!