My problem with the hybrids is that they don't seem all that much more
efficient than, say, a Jetta GTI, with real fuel mileage in the 50mpg range.
I also remember that a long time ago ('80s perhaps) one of the Hondas got
very high 40s. I just don't see the advantage of the current crop of
hybrids. Now, I will admit that these current cars are probably much
friendlier to the environment from an emissions standpoint, but not from the
non-renewable resource standpoint.
I'm thinking about putting together an electric when I get my current
projects completed. I have a daily 20 mile round trip at about 55mph (well,
this is St. Petersburg), so I think it would work well. Then I can let TECO
worry about my emissions.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Paul M.
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 8:29 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Alternatives to de-smogging
--- Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
> Actually, if you expand the equation, you may get a
> different answer.
Very, very good point. But my gut feeling is that
hybrids are definitely a step in the right direction,
and it's encouraging to see that Toyota can't build
the Prius fast enough to meet demand. They are also
coming out with a whole slew of hyrbid models over the
next few years, including some luxury hybrids under
the Lexus nameplate and even a hybrid SUV. Saturn has
a hybrid version of the Vue already I think.
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