I know this is a "hybrid" site, but I have frequently seen the argument that "not everyone can afford a $23K vehicle" as an fairly valid point against Hybrids. (
GREENhybrid.com)
Just as an information bit, read this:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060828/dem028.html?.v=44
Quote:
PZEV Facts
* Grilling one hamburger emits more hydrocarbon emissions than a Focus PZEV would on a three hour drive (about 180 miles).
* A Focus PZEV would have to be driven more than 2,100 miles, or five trips between Los Angeles and San Francisco, to equal the emissions produced by the leading 5.4 horsepower lawn mower in just one hour of use.
* The Focus PZEV is so clean, it would take 330 of them running at the same time to equal the smog-forming emissions of one typical 1971 car, the first California emission controlled vehicle.
Focus Value
* Ford Focus PZEV produces the same low level of smog-forming emissions as the top selling hybrid car for about half the price.
* Ford Focus PZEV is the only vehicle of its kind with fuel economy of up to 37 miles per gallon and a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain Extended Service Plan standard.
* The 2007 PZEV 2.0-liter manual transmission Focus increased its estimated highway fuel-economy by 3 miles per gallon over the 2006 model.
* Ford Motor Company is the PZEV leader in California, offering the most models with PZEV certification, including vehicles from Ford, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda.
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If you want a low-polluting, fairly high mileage vehicle but cannot swing a hybrid price, keep the PZEV Focus in mind.
