I think is OK to have sub forums about topics completely unrelated to Amiga. Maybe you could call it "Current Tech", or "Current Events", something more generic, but that's up to the Admins.
I'm actually are looking into electric cars, I'm eyeing the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, but it looks like is getting delayed.
My reasons to get the PHEV (Plugin Hybrid) is economical and political.
Economical, so I can save money. It's estimated that equivalent cost of electricity is about $1 a "Gallon", compared to $3.50 avg today.
Political, I don't want to support/give money to the Middle East (I know that most oil companies are American or Western), but I want to support my local Electric Company, which is partly owed by the city, which means that my money stays in the community in which I live. also, I hate how the price of oil is tied to the stock market and events throughout the world.
So there is no environment cause in my purchase.
