" 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. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought