Kestrel wrote:

> The SUV I'm really following is the 2003 Ford Escape -- it's a hybrid new
> for 2003. I think they've pushed it back to 2004, but in any case -- 40 mpg
> in the city, 32 on the highway (highway is lower because the gas engine
> kicks in at hgiher speeds and sustained rpm's. In stop&go city driving, the
> fuel cells and other refinements take over) It's still not where I think
> *all* cars should (and CAN) be, but for an SUV -- holy cow that's great!
> (and it's better than my Taurus) of course there are trade-offs to
> everything -- hgiher cost (tho still well within reason) and all the other
> minus conditions of SUV's, but you have to start somewhere. If I could
> tolerate small cars I'd buy a Prius or one of the other hybrids.
> (and then live in fear of every other car on the road that could kill me)
> 
> Toyota will be coming out (this year or next) with a hybrid sedan -- the
> first in that size group (and the style I generally drive) which holds
> promise. I haven't heard any mpg/emissions ratings yet though.

I heard that Toyota is also coming out with a hydrogen-powered
SUV this year or next. Saw an ad for it in Nat'l Geographic a
coupla months ago.  *That's* what i'd love to see--but hybrid is
good, too.

Lissa Even36mpgIsn'tQuiteGoodEnoughAnymore Wingling

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