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To: xzins

Can’t speak for other manufacturers but the Toyota hybrid system and battery pack has done heavy duty for over a decade, not uncommon in taxis overseas. The battery pack holds up well, the electric assist takes a lot of wear and tear off the engine. Fears of replacement with that one at least are somewhat excessive, it’s not common until the vehicle itself is very well-used. The 2013 to current year Avalon hybrid I mentioned upthread is being sold in a “Livery” model targeted to commercial private car service. Of all of them, the Toyota setup is time-tested and unlikely to have the expensive battery pack replacement so commonly feared until well up in the hundreds of thousands of miles.


28 posted on 01/22/2015 7:51:08 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry

I’m in cold Ohio. I hear cold affects performance. You in cold California or warm California?


30 posted on 01/22/2015 7:53:58 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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