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Old 08-20-2020, 08:01 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
Hybrid and EVs do get better fuel economy in the city compared to highway driving No laws of physics need to be broken. They get better mileage in the city because speeds are lower. Driving 70 - 80 mph consumes a lot of energy.
Fixed gearing optimized for urban traffic also leads to that.
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