California. Good lookin' out.
Toyota and the University of California will be testing plug-in hybrids there as part of a development program to make them a reality. Plug-in hybrids are more powerful versions of the hybrid car and can achieve more than 100 m.p.g. The plug-in models will be more costly (of course) but will save a significant amount of fuel, and with $4.00 - $5.00 gallons of gas looming on the horizon like the headless horseman in that crazy Walt Disney cartoon, we can all appreciate a little more m.p.g. for our money.
Of course, you could just ride a motorcycle (even a Harley gets around 50), a bicycle, or find work that's close to home. I know, easier said than done. I will admit that riding my bike to work every day in St. Paul pretty much ruled. I lost weight, gained muscle, and I loved getting outside. Plus, I didn't pay for parking, my insurance was lower, and I didn't have to buy gas for weeks on end. I think I made it 6 weeks on one tank. Never underestimate the mountain bike, brothers and sisters. Oh, bad weather sucked though. The rain started to not bother me after a while, but once you get over 6 inches of snow, you can just forget about riding.
