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Originally Posted by jamesqf
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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I think there might be some skewed perspective on here from US dwellers. I can buy a turbo diesel
van that will match a Prius on the highway. It's only in the city that a Prius does better (no stop start or if would be pretty close). Considering the Prius' much better CD, I can only assume that the Prius hybrid system is a tacked on afterthought then?