Hybrids are still generally more fuel efficient than equivalent non hybrids especially in non highway conditions.
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sun_is_ra@sh.itjust.works 11 months agoI think I didn’t make my point clear. I am of course pro EV cars because of all the benefit you mentioned.
I am questioning the idea of a hybrid car that can only be charged by pumping more petrol. might as well by a normal car and leave the batteries to the true EV car that truly need them
inverted_deflector@startrek.website 11 months ago
RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Don’t forget that you’re toting essentially two cars in a single platform, both gas and ev. The big advantage EVs and hybrids have is regeneration, a good chunk of the energy normally lost as ambient heat in brake pads gets pumped back into the batteries.
But there’s all the added weight and complexity accompanying that. The Prius appears quite reliable, so far. But I’d rather just use my bicycle or motorcycle.