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Old 01-17-2008, 11:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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Originally Posted by AndrewJ View Post
I have my doubts.

Take a "normal" hybrid suv (35mpg) and fancy it up with ultra capacitors for 150mpg?
I think not.
Based on the given stats and modes of operation... It does seem reasonable for the conditions... You might not see 150mpg during your 100 mile trip - but averaged out with the 40 mile EV mode bits, it becomes a reasonable figure...
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