The Math Behind the Hybrid Hype

markmcb writes "OmniNerd has posted a thorough mathematical analysis of purchasing a hybrid vehicle that dispels much of the hype associated with this modern buzz word. The author considers all of the major factors to show just how much money a hybrid vehicle will or won't save you. In the end, it seems the only real winner after a hybrid purchase is the environment."

It might get you some ass...

[Douglas Simmons]

This math does not take into account the ass factor. There are a lot of chicks that are hip to this save the rain forest crap and they may be more inclined to open up for a guy who "cares" about the ice melting. Think of these tofu-eating broads as an untapped market and get yourself some rubbers and a set of 21 inch rims on your Prius and you're ready to go. You might not even have to use rubbers with these girls if you play the latex is bad for the pandas card.

Re:only winner

[meringuoid]

Wikipedia's article on battery operated vehicles is pretty damn interesting. Why was that technology abandoned?

Same reason the Queen never does anything unexpected, the metric system never quite caught on in the US, Atlantis is not on any map, everyone thinks there's no life on Mars, Steve Gutenberg is famous, cave fish are blind and the Oscars are distinctly suspect...

Re:Yes, Toyota and Honda are using NiMh so far.

[markov_chain]

...arrays of supercapacitors... ...masses of these devices...

Railguns!

DIY welding!

Re:The "environment"

[Karma Farmer]

What? Since when did 9,631,000 sqkm (US) become larger than 9,938,000 sqkm (Europe)?

Europe is smaller because it's measured in metric square kilometers.

Re:only winner

[varith]

And if I have no kids *and* drive a hybrid, do you still have to scrap your Mustang? Or does everyone have to kill their kids for you to make a sacrifice?

Re:The environment also loses.

[Karma Farmer]

Wow... there are three responses to your post (four, if you count mine), and not a single one bothered to address your question. In fact, one of the posters (two, if you count me) decided to attack you instead.

Well, I'm not going to be left out. I think you hog the left lane, and you're an inconsiderate driver. You're a jerk, a complete kneebiter. Just shut up already with your "fact" and "figures" and "evidence", dickhead. We have no use for them on slashdot.

Re:only winner

[Hatta]

moderation is always better than extremism.

That's quite an extreme statement.