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Default If you have a diesel car, look out.

In article ,
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Hybrid technology gets round the problem of poor efficiency in stop start
conditions.


does it? The Toyota Priapus gets worse combined cycle mpg than a straight engine.


You don't seriously believe official tests?

All hybrids do well in stop start conditions. The whole reason for them.
They're totally pointless at cruise.

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