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Originally Posted by Thymeclock
It is not a valid comparison because the power source is different. Compare models that run exclusively on gasoline to others that also do. Otherwise this discussion is pointless.
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The hybrids I'm referring to run exclusively on gasoline, they aren't plug-ins, so it's still valid.
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Originally Posted by Thymeclock
If you don't acknowledge that weight is a major factor is fuel economy, nothing I say will convince you. I don't need to prove anything. Denial is 'more than a river in Egypt'.
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I never said it wasn't a major factor, I said that you need to prove your claim that...
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Originally Posted by Thymeclock
factors like rolling resistance and drag area are nowhere near as influential as gross vehicle weight.
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I don't buy it, but I don't see why you would throw a fit if someone asked you to provide some proof.