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Default Hybrid Cars

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:36:52 -0000, "Doctor Drivel"
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The Prius averages 60mpg, and doesn't
pollute like hell in towns.


Yes, it pollutes as soon as the engine is forced to take over after
(even in 'electric only' mode (assuming there is such a thing)) the
battery charge drops too far .. and how many miles 'out of town' would
that be again Drivel .. 3 was it?

Like I said at the beginning .. the Prius is an IC car with a big
starter motor ..

All the best ..

T i m

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