Re: WORD (about HyBrids)

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
" 
" On Sun, 18 Sep 2005, Sandwich Maker wrote:
" 
" > indeed, the hybrids i've seen get scarcely better mileage than diesel
" > versions of the same cars, at greatly increased expense and complexity.
" 
" You have to drive differently. A lot of the efficiency is gained
" by the regeneration, and if you don't indulge that, it's just a
" complicated miniature locomotive.

the prius isn't even that good!  it still has a mechanical link from
engine to wheels.  the electric motor is in parallel with the engine.

and as i said, hybrids only help in stop and go.  the more you cruise,
the more you lose - especially relative to a diesel.
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