The New York Times printed an editorial by Oliver Sacks a couple days ago discussing the benefits of being a hybrid owner. From saving money on fuel to the convenience of a 500 mile tank to polluting the atmosphere less, the article really sums it up here:
Doing a rather average amount of driving in a year - 20,000 or 30,000 miles - I find that I am saving 500 to 1,000 gallons of gas...There are many ways to save energy, but few are as easy as this.
Mr. Sacks owns a Honda Accord Hybrid.
The fact is that there is no easier or more effective way for an individual to conserve than to purchase a fuel efficient vehicle.