Waterbury buys hybrids

The City of Waterbury bought some 2007 hybrid SUVs (WRA, by Robyn Adams). I hope they considered "lifecycle costs." I know that Consumer Reports recommended only two hybrids (Prius & Civic - that's what I bought) in their April 2006 review. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure these SUVs will get better fuel mileage than their non-hybrid counterparts... and that, IMO, relates to national security, but... we all need to keep the taxpayers in mind. And there's no reason why municipalities can't do both... reduce gas consumption and reduce total costs.

Tim White
Cheshire Town Council, 4th District