And I'm not doing it. I was just noting that I had read reports that NiMH recycling wasn't at the level that LAB was (by law or otherwise). I am concerned that if the battery fades by 8 years and you only get back a $200 recycling bounty, it does add quite a bit to the cost of the hybrid. This will take time to work out. And indeed, in 8 years we will probably see better battery tech but that won't mean free, just cheaper when it is time to replace. Of course where I grew up, cars were only good for 10 years anyway. Here in California they are good for much longer.