DEBRIS.COMgood for a laugh, or possibly an aneurysm

On the topic of hybrid gas/electric cars, here’s a nice article comparing the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Ford Escape SUV (hybrid!):
Cutting the hybrid hype

The main points of the article:

• The mileage for hybrid sedans is good (42-48 mpg) but not as high as EPA estimates.
• Hybrids get better mileage in city driving than on open freeways.
• Hybrids often represent tradeoffs in comfort and utility.
  (Well, of course they do; every vehicle presents tradeoffs. For example, SUV owners have to spend 2-4 times as much on gas, and endure the higher risk of rollover accidents, and face the fact that in a multiple-vehicle accident they’ll be much more likely to kill the other driver, and pay more for insurance, etc.)

Hat tip to Jaques for the link. (I told you he was a frequent correspondent.)