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Old 03-06-2015, 01:36 PM   #95 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile View Post
...paradoxically, hybrids are more suited to shorter distance stop start use, on the highway, ICE's can do as well and sometimes better.
Again, just not true. Providing, of course, that the hybrid vehicle is properly designed and sized, rather than just being tacked on as an afterthought. It's all down to right-sizing the engine to be efficient at cruise, while using the electric motor for acceleration.
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