I like Ray's option 2. Of course, you can save >$2k /yr with a Prius or TCH or HCH, but you cant put a big desk in the back, or get home with a ton of plants from Home Depot wihtout the leaves being all shredded.

Go for it...help the environment, and further the cause of eventual pure EV for a cleaner future and a more secure America. Oh, and have lots of fun and pride in knowing you are at least doing something which others only talk about.

I've never taken an interest in cars, until my 07 MMH! Now I cant learn enough about it!