There's a big difference in the way the motor works in the full hybrid too, such as much lower emissions from never having to be 'stressed' when starting the car off. In the long run there may be some benefits as well, at least that's the theory, and so far the results are good.

I can see his bias towards the full hybrid system, but honestly I can understand it. There is something to be said about having a mostly electric car, with the gasoline engine assisting the electric motor over having a gasoline engine assisted by a small electric motor.

It's just someone's opinion, and point of view, I don't see why it should be so bothersome?

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