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But I really thought it was the fact that CVTs got a 6% boost and a dual clutch got a 7% boost that stood out most! Is that unicorn poop or due to the frictional losses common to CVTs.
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The electric CVTs of Toyota and Ford suffer when one of the motors needs to provide torque near 0 RPM. The electric motor efficiency there is low. Belt type CVTs have some slippage.
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It would be better to compare two similar cars with different (hybrid and non-hybrid) drivetrains.
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Sure, but you'd also have to make sure they have equal performance, especially acceleration.
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I think the Lincoln MKZ is a fair example, but the V6 is substantially quicker than the hybrid, 0 to 60 in 7.2 for the V6; 8.7 for the hybrid. The EPA combined is 21 MPG for the V6 and 39 mpg for the hybrid. (The list price is the same.)
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