[ausev] RE: interesting article, but consider the source....

[rah at h-consulting.com]

Nick,

I agree what the reporting is obviously biased and the list of 
errors/omissions is so long that it is not worth the energy to compile. 
  However, I agree with their conclusion that there is more to green 
driving than MPG.

It's been widely stated on this listserv and in mainstream media that 
the break-even on hybrid is longer than the typical American will own 
their car.  I believe that consumers buy a Prius to buy a "green" car 
and "do their part."  Even if the other alternatives are equally 
"green" they are considered "economy" cars and not as attractive.

This is the exact realization that lead me to start the RAVolt instead 
of buying a new hybrid.

Rob


> http://clubs.ccsu.edu/recorder/editorial/editorial_item.asp?NewsID=188
> Ive seen this article other places but heres a link to one of them. 
> Apparently it takes more energy to make a prius than a hummer.  
> Again, just trying to stir up the pot and get some conversation goin. 
> Nick