There is an alternative...hybrid electric cars. We own the Toyota version, the
Prius, and it's wonderful. Even running the A/C today, the current MPG is around 47. Without the A/C we get about 50-53 MPG. It seats 4-5, is very plush inside and has a 12 gallon gas tank that gets us about 400-500 miles, depending.
The Honda Insight is another hybrid electric car that's available now. It's a 2-seater, manual transmission.
Toyota is working with Ford to develop hybrid technology for them. A hybrid version of the Escape SUV is planned for 2003.
Barbara
