Made to last over the lifetime of the vehicle, a hybrid car's warranty covers the battery for a time period that lasts between eight and ten years. In terms of mileage, a battery pack is expected to last between 150, 000 and 200,000 miles, and it probably lasts longer than that.
Battery toxicity is a concern, but not a major concern
Hybrid cars use NiMH batteries, not the rechargeable nickel cadmium. Nickel cadmium batteries are usually detrimental to the environment, but the NiMH batteries that are used in hybrid cars are fully recyclable.
There's lots more info on that site. Personally I'd just go for a good subcompact, not bother with the hybrid because generally if you aren't doing a lot of braking, the mileage is not as good and I'd be driving highway. In the city, do you need a car?
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Battery toxicity is a concern, but not a major concern
Hybrid cars use NiMH batteries, not the rechargeable nickel cadmium. Nickel cadmium batteries are usually detrimental to the environment, but the NiMH batteries that are used in hybrid cars are fully recyclable.
http://www.jb-pub.com/hybrid-vehicles/all-about-hybrid-car-battery-packs.php
There's lots more info on that site. Personally I'd just go for a good subcompact, not bother with the hybrid because generally if you aren't doing a lot of braking, the mileage is not as good and I'd be driving highway. In the city, do you need a car?