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Old May 1, 2006
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Cool Reviews on Hybrids

http://www.businessweek.com/autos/hybrids/index.html

Here is a site that offers reviews on the various Hybrids including the Honda Prius...they too talk about the mpg not benig as good as advertised.
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Well even so look at the long term benefit. If the advent of hybriods could really catch on there will still be fossil fuel utility just not as much. But it's so circular because it takes the power plants decarbonising energy to make the electricity right?
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Originally Posted by fivespeed
Well even so look at the long term benefit. If the advent of hybriods could really catch on there will still be fossil fuel utility just not as much. But it's so circular because it takes the power plants decarbonising energy to make the electricity right?
Hey one problem at at me my man...got to give the next generation some kinda problem to solve...unless of courde we get some visits from some friendly Aliens with the ultimate fuel source in mind...but its a long shot really...
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Nice site thanks. Nice to see some comparisons tere.
Looking forward to some other car makers come out with their own version.. BMW Hybrid maybe?
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Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight
http://www.businessweek.com/autos/hybrids/index.html

Honda Prius...they too talk about the mpg not benig as good as advertised.
Prius is Toyota. I know you know this. Honda's hybrids are the Civic, Accord, and Insight.
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