“Well, considering the rapidly growing demand for fuel from nations like China and India, not to mention the world’s oil production is expected to peak in the next five years and then sharply plummet, I think it’s pretty clear we’re looking at an exponential rise in global conflicts along with an energy crisis of unfathomable proportions – so yes, I’d say, a hybrid’s an excellent idea.”

Jack Bristow, Alias, Series Four, Episode 10: “The Index”