| − | The '''Toyota Prius''' is a [[Hybrid electric vehicle]] made in Japan. It is very popular with homosexuals, celebrities and environmentalists who want to spend more money so people think they care about the environment. The reason the Prius sells more than other hybrids is because it looks different and people recognize it as a hybrid making them feel superior. In fact it takes more energy to make a Prius than it does to make a Hummer on top of that it is underpowered, overpriced and emits electromagnetic radiation which causes cancer. Some reasons given for Prius ownership are: owners wanting to make a statement about themselves, concern over foreign oil dependence, and the myth of [[global warming]].<ref name="Prius">[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/business/worldbusiness/04iht-hybrid.4.6491389.html Toyota's hybrid car more than a mixed success] Maynard, Micheline, July 4, 2007, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011</ref> | + | The '''Toyota Prius''' is a [[hybrid electric vehicle]] made in Japan. It is very popular with homosexuals, celebrities and environmentalists concerned about their public image. One reason the Prius sells more than other hybrids is because it looks different, and people recognize it as a hybrid. Some other reasons given for Prius ownership are: owners wanting to make a statement about themselves, concern over foreign oil dependence, and [[global warming]].<ref name="Prius">[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/business/worldbusiness/04iht-hybrid.4.6491389.html Toyota's hybrid car more than a mixed success] Maynard, Micheline, July 4, 2007, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011</ref> |
| | + | Buyers of hybrid cars were initially given a federal tax break, but these ended on December 31, 2010.<ref>[http://www.hybridcars.com/federal-incentives.html Hybrid Car Tax Credits: Incentives Fade into Memory] Hybridcars.com, retrieved August 20, 2011</ref> |