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Old 04-18-2006, 10:59 AM
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Default Re: Bad Impression: Hybrid = Green?

I view hybrids in two categories:

-- Real hybrids: At least 20% of the propulsion comes from battery power and the fuel economy is improved by at least 25%.
-- Intelligent Start/Stop: These are vehicles that employ small batteries, have less than 20% of thrust from electric motor, *or* have only a 2-4 MPG gain.

That isn't to say there's no place for ISS vehicles, but to call them Hybrids is a bit of a stretch.

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