Hybrids are pretty great for now if you do have a long commute. I'm pretty annoyed that car companies seem to be using them as a way to stall the proliferation of hydrogen vehicles until Big Oil figures out how to monetize that, however. Additionally, I think it's kinda of nonsense how some people decide to trade in a reasonably fuel efficient car that's not terribly old for a shiny new prius when there isn't a significant savings in mpg involved over the life of the vehicle. Conspicuous consumption at its finest, I suppose, thanks to marketeers, but there are still overhead environmental costs associated with manufacturing and vehicle transport when you buy a new car of any kind, even if it is a hybrid.
