riding solo in the express lane

If Calfornia Lawmakers have passed legislation so that, if you've got one of these (hybrid engines) under your hood, you can drive in those carpool lanes by yourself (and of course wither other people) legally. Virginia enacted a similar law in 2000, and other states such as Arizona and Minnesota (yeay!) are considering it.

A great idea to encourage people to by these kinds of cars. If hybrids become ubiquitous, like I predict that they will be, they'll have to get rid of the law, but at this point in time, I think it's great.