usual suspect wrote:
> usual suspect added one more thing:
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>>> They don't get significantly more gas mileage.
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>> Ford Escape Hybrid versys 4cyl-Auto
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>> MPG (city)
>> Hybrid: 36 Normal: 22
>> MPG (hwy)
>> Hybrid: 31 Normal: 25
>> MPG (combined)
>> Hybrid: 33 Normal: 23
>> Annual Fuel Cost*
>> Hybrid: $1041 Normal: $1494
>>
>> The hybrid is >43% more fuel-efficient. I'd say that's very significant.
>>
>> You can compare other vehicles yourself, dummy:
>> http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

You compare the one endorsed by the Sierra group.

It doesn't compare the new Lexus, or Camry.

It does compare the Honda Civic.

But take your example "twit" as you say, and the compare the Honda Civic
models. The GREAT DIFFERENCE is 2 mpg, which is what is expected in
most of the other new hybrids. Hybrid technology is capable of much
more fuel efficient cars. That's not what is going to be built.

So genius, is 2 mpg a huge difference?



That's much more typical of the new models.

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> One thing I forgot: emissions. The hybrid version pumps out an average
> 5.8 tons of emissions per year. The normal 4 cylinder version pumps out
> 8.2 tons. That's a 30% reduction. How many tons of emissions does your
> vehicle pump out each year, twit? With all your concern about the
> environment, why do you drive a car?