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To: Doohickey
You're not factoring in regenerative braking.

No, that will only give you a partial return. You still have to recharge eventually, otherwise you would have a perpetual motion machine.

89 posted on 01/20/2006 2:01:13 PM PST by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: Right Wing Assault

You're either missing the point, or ignoring it. Yes, you will eventually have to get gas. Duh. It takes energy to stop a car too. Energy that is wasted in conventional cars, but in hybrids can be at least partially stored. In the same manner, hybrids' engines shut down when not needed to provide propulsion.


90 posted on 01/20/2006 2:07:15 PM PST by Doohickey (If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice...I will choose freewill.)
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