exactly. i think those batteries are rated for 100k, and 1. they're not cheap, and 2. the cost of manufacturing them (including environmental costs) is not cheap.

but i agree. that comparison is a bit misleading. i see why he chose the hummer - because these vehicles are perceived as extreme opposites - but he should have made more comparisons against fuel efficient non-hybrids.

that, in my opinion, is the point. most buying the hybrid are either ignorant to the "seedy underworld" of the hybrid, or are more concerned with simply sending the message that they care.

ignorance aside, if you really care, you'd buy a truly fuel-efficient non-hybrid instead.