Conspiracy Theory

Does anyone else find it strange that a little over a year ago there were only one or two types of Hybrid cars on the market and now, just about every manufacturer has them? Back then there were supposedly so many negative issues for Hybrids such as lack of engine power and short battery run times. But now, all of a sudden, those aren’t major issues anymore for any of the manufacturers. I can’t believe that all the auto companies came up with breakthroughs overnight when development lead times are years in that industry.

Well, here’s the answer...Conspiracy! I believe that the Auto Makers were involved in a secret pact with the Federal Government and Oil Companies to keep Hybrid cars under developed and only available on a limited special order basis. Oil Companies in turn gave the manufacturers and the government kickbacks for keeping this technology from the world. Just think what would happen to the Oil Companies if everyone owned Hybrids and the demand for gasoline plummeted. And after the Congressional hearings on gas prices after hurricane Katrina, I think everyone was left with doubts about the sincerity of the oil tycoons and the Feds gave the go ahead to the car manufacturers to start rolling out Hybrids. The tax incentives given to buyers of Hybrid cars are probably being paid from a milk fund of kickback money.

But then again, this theory is full of holes…