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Old 03-05-2021, 01:36 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
A series hybrid would have no gearing except for the fixed ratio from the electric motor to the drive shafts. The engine would be off except when it's needed to top off the battery, and at that time would run at peak efficiency.
True but a series hybrid is less efficient than a series / parallel arrangement.
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