This is more of a general observation than a reply to the OP. I don't foresee Honda making a hybrid Pilot, RL or even an Element. The Civic hybrid is the only one that sells. The Accord hybrid was a dismal failure. I also believe that hybrids are not the final plan - never were. Just the first step in teaching the american consumer to accept alternate powertrain technologies. In my opinion, the end-product is either fuel-cell or completely electric. there are technology and material limitations right now, so there needs to be some major advances made.
The single biggest limiting factor is electricity storage. For decades, the lead-acid battery had been the only way to store large amounts of power for extended periods of time. It has evolved, lithium ion, Ni-Cad - but the principle remains the same, as does much of the weight. If battery technology were to make a giant leap forward, many of the issues facing electric and fuel-cell vehicles would subsequently dissolve.
Imagine, if you had something the size and weight of a standard car battery that could store enough power to travel, say.... 300 miles? What amazing possibilities that would open up for future design and development.
I do not think there is any single answer, but rather a combination of all the different options. I can see definite possibility for an all electric vehicle. Especially as a "daily commuter" type of vehicle. Most people do live within 20 miles of where they work... and drive those miles on a daily basis.
Electric vehicles would put additional strain on the nations electric grid which would no doubt need additional power stations. I believe at this point that nuclear power is a very clean and safe option. I think it should be expanded greatly, albeit safely.
In the end I don't know what will happen, but I am honestly quite concerned about the oil supply. I know we aren't running out.... but you don't have to run out, you just have to fall short, then there is a problem.
Increased demand from growing nations is putting a huge draw onto the already slim oil supply. We need to find more, or use less. One option helps in the short term, one in the long term.
Invest in companies developing battery technology. If you hit the one that cracks the solution, you'll be rich.
And read this,
Peak Oil: Life After the Oil Crash
It's very skewed one way, but interesting nonetheless.
HT