Originally Posted by Texasrdx21

Hybrids are definitely more "green" than a PHEV, but PHEV and full EV get the federal and local rebates - so that will be the spin. Not on impact upfront to make them or disposal of the battery packs in years to com. Hybrids - Much less minerals, smaller battery pack, self charging (no public changing stations, home charging or additional burden on a maxed out electrical grid) and zero range/charging anxiety when taking longer trips.

A friend just got a new Honda CRV Hybrid Sport touring - super nice, almost Acura level of refinement and she get 36.5 avg MPG (where my RDX avg mpg is 21 - CRV Hybrid is 73% better MPG). About the only option that is missing is ventilated seats.

Originally Posted by anoop

Gas prices back up to $6.29 a gallon for premium here. Approx 15.5 gallon fill today at $97.