[Brando]

So I looked for myself, and amongst the results of 'cars' that could get 60+mpg, I found the Honda Insight ($19,000) and a plethora of gas or diesel Fords and VWs that are not allowed in the U.S.

I don't see how that kind of price tag can compete the with price tag of even a new motorcycle that can get the same gas mileage or better and has less maintenance cost. And yes, the maintenance costs on those hybrids becomes astronomical when you have to replace a ton of batteries, flush two coolant systems, do two oil changes, etc etc etc.

IMHO the "benefit" of having the hybrid costs so much more than the other options. It's almost the same or a net-loss.