The big appeal for me, is the hybrids which charge the battery when you brake.
All that kinetic energy normally lost to heat in the brake pads is such a waste.
Its like we've all been jumping around on sticks and somebody finally thought to add a spring.
Pogo cars! We need them.
I agree with you, straight hybrids are pretty good, my company vehicle is hybrid and I'm happy with it. There's also some really good options out there currently so yep, you're right.