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Old 10-30-2020, 12:17 PM   #186 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ProDigit View Post

Instead, what they should do is base a hybrid on an all electric vehicle, cut the battery by 1/3rd to 2/3rd, and the weight savings, stuff a 'helper engine' in there.
Chevy Volt & BMW I3 and/or I5.

Me, I like these plug-in hybrids that can do 60Km on a charge without ever turning on the engine...I'd need like 2 tanks of gas a year, and no need for a second vehicle.
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