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I'm not convinced on the technology and the added cost/price.
A simple 4 cylinder (non turbo) will last for 300,000 miles if taken care of properly. And cost substantially less.
With the hybrid you have two technologies that may need service in the long run.
Why would anyone pay a premium for a new hybrid that gets marginally better gas mileage.
But. Those that do have them love them. So go for it.
Define marginally. On a trip covering secondary roads and the Pennsylvania Turnpike last night I averaged about 58 mpg. In the 2017 Honda Accord Sedan Hybrid, I drive on gasoline/electric motors.
It uses a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) converting "Lost" energy caused by braking, etc. that is converted into electricity to run the electric motor below 40. The window sticker offers 49/47 mpg (or volt?). I don't recharge the battery by plugging it in.
I am a new driver but the electric motor is so quiet that I need to look at the dash to see if I am in drive. With the window down, I think but am not sure I hear music playing when the car is running on electric. Spooky really.
Hyrbid can be a commodity once the gas goes back to $4 a gallon.
Hybrids ain't only about gas saving, that's the misconception of the TDI people. Gas engines have a limited lifespan and they will break down a lot sooner than hybrids. The avg Hybrid car will have atleast a 30%+ longer lifespan than avg cars. The electric motors can outlast the car body. It's a lot more durable and often the spark plugs will last a long time too. I've checked the plugs on mine and they've been on the car ever since for over 175k mi and they look fine.
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Hybrids ain't only about gas saving, that's the misconception of the TDI people. Gas engines have a limited lifespan and they will break down a lot sooner than hybrids. The avg Hybrid car will have atleast a 30%+ longer lifespan than avg cars. The electric motors can outlast the car body. It's a lot more durable and often the spark plugs will last a long time too. I've checked the plugs on mine and they've been on the car ever since for over 175k mi and they look fine.
The average driver replaces their car after 11 years, and drives 12,000 miles a year. That works out to 132,000 miles. Most gas engines last longer much than that, hybrid or not.
Hybrids ain't only about gas saving, that's the misconception of the TDI people.
I like our Cruze diesel for the same reason I like EREVs. Torque.
Only "hybrids" I have any interest in are the the ones that are EVs almost all of the time.
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