Two years ago, I made a radical decision that I haven't regretted.  Rather than burn $250 a month in gas, I leased an electric car for about the same money per month.  My recharging costs range between $35 to $40 per month.  My insurance cost dropped and my annual maintenance cost are minimal.  Good planning has allowed me to never be stranded with a discharged battery.  When the lease runs out, I'm just getting into another electric car, new or used.  Goodbye Internal Combustion Engine!  Goodbye Fossil Fuels!