
01-04-2006, 06:48 AM
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Cng Attitudes-Not Physics
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Real Name: Chuck
Location: Lewisville (Dallas), Texas
Hybrids: 2000 Honda Enzyte 5-speed
Posts: 3,143
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Interesting Article on Hybrid Economics
Check out MSNBC Story
Interesting points: - The main hybrid cost is the batteries. Hopefully improved battery technology and/or capacitors will bring the cost down.
- SUV sales have stalled, but hybrids need to be cheaper to fill the vaccum. Apparently, the public is buying somewhat more fuel-efficient conventional vehicles...
- Electric motors are most efficient at low speeds - gas engines at high speeds
- Hybrids are a growing market - hope Detroit is not left behind...
61.5mpg lifetime - 82mpg in recent months
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