Thanks for the info on the diesel/electric. I didn't realize there fuel consumption rate was so high. As far as the whole ev idea goes, I don't see it working for me lol. I have a 80 mile round trip daily to and from work. I drive over 200 miles round trip (twice on those weekends) just to get my kids for visits. I have 4 kids so I need at least room for 5-6 people. The distances alone prohibat me having an ev let alone the passenger needs. And before anyone suggests a hybrid suv, I wouldn't be caught dead in one of those things lol. My Bronco gets between 19-22 mpg and wieghs 6900#s. It is far safer than any of the new stuff out there in a collision and can pull or haul anything I want it to.