Saw this little guy parked at a Home Depot last weekend. I was lucky to have my iPhone with me, so I snapped a pic of it. Priceless.
(pic of a little hybrid with the license plate "62 MPG")
Don't get me wrong, MPG is great. I totally support people trying to save money, etc. but let's not forget our Physics 101 lessons.
With most things in life, you have to sacrifice something. In this case, increase in MPG is gained by a small engine and size/weight. Put this up against a T-bone or headend collision with the mirad of SUVs, Dump Trucks, and 18-Wheelers and I would have to bet you'd be toast.
I'll stay in my F-350 long-bed, pay $4.65 per gallon diesel and get 12 MPG to consider myself a bit safer in THE most dangerous activity that we all do on a daily basis, and that is drive.
(especially with all of us texting and iPhoning while we drive...)