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Old 05-01-2008, 08:37 PM
kerpal kerpal is offline
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Default Re: Does anyone have a scan gage or MPG comp on a non-hybrid

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Originally Posted by gpsman1 View Post
You will lose more % in a hybrid in winter.

All gasoline engines are worse in winter.

In addition, hybrid batteries are worse in winter.
Cold truck part batteries put out fewer amps, and cold batteries can take in fewer amps of regen. So you get a double whammy.

But think about where you started from in the summer, and you should feel better.

Losing 25% of 30 MPG (hybrid) is still better than losing 20% of 15 MPG for a non-hybrid.

-John
I don't get it.. Why is a hybrid vehicle not efficient during winter?
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