To: HamiltonJay
I agree that hybrids are not the panacea that some people believe. Where are the hybrids which use small diesel engines, I wonder? Seems like the ideal combination for both fuel efficiency and acceleration.
You're right about diesel fuel economy, but in the past only small cars like VW Jettas could nudge past 50 mpg. A 5-Series BMW matching that *is* impressive.
23 posted on
03/18/2008 8:22:17 AM PDT by
Charles Martel
(The Tree of Liberty thirsts.)
To: Charles Martel
That would help, but one of the design goals of the hybrid is to alow nearly invisible transition from electric to gas power.
Diesels don’t like to gat cold and then start up quickly.
39 posted on
03/18/2008 8:36:36 AM PDT by
Palmetto
To: Charles Martel
I wonder what would happen if they just did city driving?
126 posted on
06/26/2008 6:59:23 AM PDT by
AppyPappy
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