Submitted on February 22nd, 2008 by jstack (not verified)
Jacques might want to check the Prius as an example of a FULL hybrid. It runs only in the clean cycle unlike most ICE motors, it saves brakes with regenerative braking , saves oil changes becuase it doesn't idle and mine gets over 60 mpg all the time becuase I drive like I care.
If we add more battery capacity it gets over 100 mpg.
If we run it on NG, E85 and even H2 injection is gets even better.
When we do V2G Vehicle to Grid it helps power companies during peak usage and can charge off peak when there is a surplus of power that would otherwise be wasted.
Hybrids are very flexible and can adapt as technology gets better.
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Submitted on February 22nd, 2008 by jstack (not verified)Jacques might want to check the Prius as an example of a FULL hybrid. It runs only in the clean cycle unlike most ICE motors, it saves brakes with regenerative braking , saves oil changes becuase it doesn't idle and mine gets over 60 mpg all the time becuase I drive like I care.
If we add more battery capacity it gets over 100 mpg.
If we run it on NG, E85 and even H2 injection is gets even better.
When we do V2G Vehicle to Grid it helps power companies during peak usage and can charge off peak when there is a surplus of power that would otherwise be wasted.
Hybrids are very flexible and can adapt as technology gets better.
Viva le hybrid