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Are the hybrids measured in highway or mixed? They must have improved those engines considerably, because I can't imagine the battery helping much at all on a 300 mile trip at 70mph. The last few years' models weren't near 45MPG highway.. city, yes.
Did you happen to bookmark the link? I tried searching and didn't find the article.
That's actually some pretty impressive company to be in. Two well regarded hybrids and two TDI's, all of which cost almost 10k more than a comparable Smart. Now if diesel would just come back down in price...
Are the hybrids measured in highway or mixed? They must have improved those engines considerably, because I can't imagine the battery helping much at all on a 300 mile trip at 70mph. The last few years' models weren't near 45MPG highway.. city, yes.
Did you happen to bookmark the link? I tried searching and didn't find the article.
Actually the battery kicks in at all speeds on the Prius.
Actually the battery kicks in at all speeds on the Prius.
True, but my point was that I doubt it's doing much good over a long haul at highway speeds. It can't possibly have enough juice to maintain positive output for 300 miles. A Prius owner would know better than I would, though.
wait till you get the MHD smart, much better economy and best of all isnt a hybrid crap garbage wanna be thing it's just a real smart that shuts off and uses way less fuel, we have them here but you can get a turbo mhd so im not interested, but if mileage is your thing...
True, but my point was that I doubt it's doing much good over a long haul at highway speeds. It can't possibly have enough juice to maintain positive output for 300 miles. A Prius owner would know better than I would, though.
It's not working independently at highway speeds. Gas engine & electric motor are working in conjunction to give you an effective yield of 110 hp when you need it. So, it is helping with gas consumption. I think that the Prius system is unique in this regard, but don't hold me to that.
wait till you get the MHD smart, much better economy and best of all isnt a hybrid crap garbage wanna be thing it's just a real smart that shuts off and uses way less fuel, we have them here but you can get a turbo mhd so im not interested, but if mileage is your thing...
I'm interested in the micro-hybrid, but from what I can tell you pay a premium for it. True?
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