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Old 08-07-2010, 02:11 PM   #12 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
The funny thing is, hybrids get better mileage when you don't use electric assist and regen. Driving without brakes outperforms regenerative braking every time. Electric assist needs to be paid back with interest, so I avoid that too.
What about use something other than gasoline to recharge the batteries? You could make it a PHEV and plug it in. Or use a pedal generator to recharge the batteries.
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