On Sunday, 11 March 2018 00:20:57 UTC, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
tabbypurr wrote:

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.

they can do awesomely in stop-start, but since their overall mpg is worse there is no real efficiency gain.


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