06-09-2022, 08:52 PM
Considering total cost of ownership for a fully capable vehicle, I don't see anything close to a hybrid. Been this was for 10+ years.
Toyota has hybrid SUVs that get 40 mpg, cars at 60.
https://www.toyota.com/hybrid-suvs/
https://www.toyota.com/hybrid/
Lots of people still don't understand the keys to why it's effective as it's a bit nuanced, so:
- you can get away with having a very small gas engine because when you need max power, you have two motors providing power at the same time. Peek power needs are short bursts but needed. So you start with a small gas engine that is very fuel efficient.
- the gas engine can shut down for low power demand situations, when the battery can handle it.
- the gas motor can efficiently recharge the battery in moderate power demand situations.
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