Hybrids, Electrics and Diesels versus the Internal Combustion Engine

I write this section to get feedback that is supportive of my views and also with counter points. Would really love to hear from folks who have spent their hard earned $$ on hybrids and electrics and their reasoning for doing so.

Hybrids are here and have been for many years are going to be part of the automotive landscape for a long time. In fact, even the luxury cars are now offering hybrid options and augmenting gasoline cars with hybrid technology. Electric cars while still in their infancy are getting better and should become a viable transportation option.
I hail from the mindset that cars should represent excellent value that is measured by high level or reliability, great comfort and absolutely very enjoyable to drive, affordable price (this of course varies by personal budget) and good resale value.
If you agree with my mindset, then how does a hybrid or electric car meet that requirement?
I don't see how hybrids are a good option. I hope electric cars get to the point where they are functional for daily use. Today they are not.
Both cost a lot more than comparable gas powered cars.
Gas mileage on hybrids is not as high as advertised-though getting much closer with the revised EPA rating system.
Cost of replacing the battery
Environmental impact of building and disposing off the battery packs
Added cost of maintaining two engines in the hybrids.
What is the cost of repairs after the warranty period runs out?

What about the cost of charging electric cars-the cost of power?
What about the cost of installing charging stations/systems to fast and adequately charge electric cars.
Limited range of electric cars
Unusual, possibly unattractive appearance
What about durability?
Of course the benefits are obvious:
Higher gas mileage
NO or very low gas cost with electric cars
Very low maintenance on electric cars

I have driven most of the hybrids and electric cars out there. I find the hybrids very boring to operate and for those, like the Cayenne or Lexus that have hybrids engines augmenting gas engines, odd to drive engines switching on/off. I keep wondering why not simply get a V8 with all the reliability and smooth power that comes with that and at a lower cost?
For the electric cars, the torque is wonderful and quietness very interesting. However, the lack of range combined with long time to re-charge just don't make them viable for regular use.

The only viable reasons I can see for buying either hybrids or electrics is emotional. It makes the buyer feel good that they are doing something positive for the environment or by some stretch actually like the odd design.
And, on the other hand, why aren't turbocharged diesel cars a better way to go?

Diesels provide the following benefits:
1. Lower cost of maintenane--this makes up for the higher purchase price
2. Lower fuel cost per mile--though diesel fuel costs a bit more, the higher mileage more than offsets the cost differential between diesel and gas
3. Longer durability-further helps make up the difference in purchase price

Again, I welcome feedback and hope to learn from your comments.