This article points out a nice little quote from Al Gore in relation to the fact that there are blatant mis-truths in his movie:

...I believe it is appropriate to have an over-representation of factual presentations on how dangerous (global warming) is, as a predicate for opening up the audience to listen to what the solutions are, and how hopeful it is that we are going to solve this crisis.

So I guess he is borrowing from Michael Moore: If the facts alone aren't enough, make stuff up...

And as I have done before, I will again point out to any readers of my environmental related posts that I drive a hybrid and have done so since 2002...