Reply #7: Don't feel bad. You made a good choice. [View All]

[Matsubara]

There are pros and cons with everything. There are toxic chemicals involved with the production of hybrids battery packs and their more complicated design may mean more expenses with repairs, but it could easily be argued that the fuel efficiency and reduced air pollution more than outweighs the initial pollution from the car's production.

I think both hybrids and electrics are a fine idea, but they aren't in everyone's budget, and I only point out the drwbacks to reassure those driving pure combustion cars that get good MPG that they too are doing their part.