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NeilBlanchard · 10-12-2010, 11:02 AM

It always was a serial hybrid; and now they are admitting it is a parallel hybrid when traveling 70mph or faster while in charging mode. So, it is very similar to the Prius, though it is far less efficient...

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	It always was a serial hybrid; and now they are admitting it is a parallel hybrid when traveling 70mph or faster while in charging mode. So, it is very similar to the Prius, though it is far less efficient... __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/