Last summer I wrote about Nevada City Councilmember David McKay and his purchase of a Ford Escape hybrid vehicle. Shortly thereafter, computer engineer and consultant Nicholas George contacted me about his experience with and knowledge of hybrid vehicles and their gasoline counterparts. George and I spoke recently about his Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Prius he used to drive, alternative transportation and the environment."In my opinion, driving a motor vehicle is a last resort, for use only when bicycling, walking, public transportation and ride-sharing will not do," George said. "But because many of us live in housing that was not …