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May 21, 2004
Hybrid here, hybrid there, will hybrids be everywhere?
Gas-saving hybrids sounded good before gas topped $2 an hour, a 23-year-high (adjusted for inflation) says The Washington Post, but now they're in demand while SUVs sit.
A co-worker bought a Civic hybrid this week, and I know someone else with a Toyota Prius. But actual fuel mileage is falling short, partially because of driving styles according to WiredNews. Coming in the fall: Honda Accord Hybrid.
Posted by eubie at 9:27 PM permalink
My kingdom for Gmail
I put my name on the list to try Google's Gmail beta, but many can't wait. Wired News: My Left Arm for a Gmail Account.
But since Yahoo! is raising the amount of storage it offers its webmail users to 100MB soon, it makes Gmail less appealing.
Posted by eubie at 9:04 PM permalink