What do you think about a smaller truck?

[BlackSTX]

I definitely have to agree with you on the need for diesels. If they fully institute some form of a "cap & trade" policy, a plug in is going to cost too much to be fully recharging since they're be more taxes/fees/surcharges to contend with from utilities. Besides, there's be more chance of getting mods and tunes for a diesel than alternate powered vehicles. Also of note, hybrids are very efficient in cold climates; they don't really function as intended when it's cold. A local news station here did a long term comparison with 2 Escapes, 1 hybrid, 1 gas; little to no cost benefit for the hybrid.