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put HUB motors on any new ICE car - include modest battary pack and plug in recharging capability and you have a plug in hybrid.
Depending on the side of the BAT pack - you could almost design the system to completely offset the rebate - selling a hybrid car for Net $0 compared to the standard ICE.
If i had my druthers ( and time - money - skills) i would take the Altima and add rear wheel hub motors + bat back for plug in hybrid. use ELE for sub 40 in town driving and leave the ICE for longer trps / higher speeds.
If someone is on the ball - they would work with a dealer and make this happen NOW - would be HUGE impact on amount of fuel burned.
steve
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Steve - AKA Doofus McFancypants
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"If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line - But it better work this time"
 First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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