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Old 08-11-2019, 07:57 PM   #225 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
That would depend on use. A hybrid that spends most of the time in stop and go traffic on a long commute would pay for itself quickly.

A hybrid that only travels constant speed on the highway will never recoup the extra cost, because constant highway cruising isn't where hybrid tech helps.
Hybrid are useful even driving at constant highway speeds because the allow the manufacturer to downsize the engine to a size that is more efficient. What non-hybrid returns the 50 mpg highway your Prius is rated at?
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