Breesy wrote:
> "the EPA has already said that hybrid and/or electric vehicles, when all 
> consumption is considered, create nearly 90 percent less pollution then 
> the average standard internal combustion vehicles"
>
> An important thing to note here is that they are talking about true 
> hybrids, which are powered electrically unless the ICE needs to start 
> because of a long trip/forgot to charge/big hill etc.. In many respects 
> Prius's are not true hybrids but ICE's with an electric regenerative 
> braking system... I believe the main reason for its fuel consumption 
> figures, is its size, shap, efficient engine, low friction tyres, etc..
>
>   
Its fuel consumption is about 1L/100km better than a Mitsubishi colt,
and its price is about $20k-30k more.
A diesel car of about the same size and performance achieves the same or
better fuel economy.
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