Hybrids and the Third World

Many skeptics of hybrid cars often complain that hybrids are too expensive. While I agree that they are too expensive today, so too was my laptop computer just a couple of years ago. Not only was my laptop too expensive back then, but also my desktop, my cell phone, my PDA, my iPOD, etc., etc., back then. Inevitably, even hybrid technology - like these devices - will become much cheaper. Consequently, I firmly believe that so called Third World emerging markets, such as China and India, will soon desire clean vehicle technologies, such as hybrids, as well. These countries are already suffering ridiculous levels of pollution and millions of new automobiles will only exacerbate that problem. Ultimately, hybrid vehicles might even make more sense in these countries than in America. Of course, I'm biased in favor of hybrids, so, for an alternative opinion, check out the article Hybrids in the Third World?