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Old 02-26-2020, 07:47 PM   #439 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
My guess is that plug-in hybrids will be a substantial part of automotive portfolios going forward as they attempt to balance fuel economy, power, and utility. I'm eagerly awaiting the sales performance for the upcoming RAV4 Prime. I think this will be an indicator of plug-in sales success going forward, and will open the minds of people who had not previously considered EVs or hybrids. When non-owners get a ride in a RAV4 Prime and feel the performance from that 40 MPG vehicle, they will start asking more questions and begin thinking about electrifying their future transportation.
PHEVs will take off IF manufacturers figure out how to sell them and educate the public on the benefits. GM shot themselves in the foot by calling the Volt an "electric car". I can't tell you how many people I talked to that thought it was an electric car with a 40 mile range for $40,000

PHEVs could be sold as fuel efficient performance vehicles. The RAV4 Prime will be the 2nd fastest vehicle 0-60 that Toyota sells. 0-60 in 5.8 seconds combined with 40 mpg fuel economy and 40 miles of EV range for $30,000 is an attractive package. (If Toyota can someone figure out a way to let people know about all of that)
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