I absolutely agree that the Hummer vs Prius argument is not actually the best. I think that the “overall energy cost” of creating and running the vehicle is a bit confused with the environmental questions, I mean, doesn’t what kind of energy that is being used ultimately matter?

Nonetheless, I love the Hummer example because people are so quick to make fun of them and spit on them while they are so quick to roll around in a field of flowers around a Prius. I think it is an emotional point, rather than a practical one.

Thanks for stopping by, U!

1. Is this the blog you were talking about?
2. I get the concept of using the extreme example of Hummer vs Prius. Given how central to everything oil is, I am not sure it holds up.
A better comparison might be Prius vs. a high-mileage conventional engine car such as the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla or the Toyota Yaris. As regards the bullet points, 1) none require fancy batteries 2) they are all demonstrably very long-lived cars and 3) all three use standard parts.