In Virginia, hybrids get to drive (with just one person in car) on the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, which is a boon to commuters in Northern Virginia; however, better mileage TDIs are excluded, even if they run "alternative" fuel biodiesel (VA specifies, "Alternative" as being worthy of HOV travel).
After 201,000 miles, my TDI is running good (may need cam/lifters...) and I avoid the HOV lanes (darned Prius cars must be the bee's knees).
grumble, grumble, grumble....
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