• MechanicalJester@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    I think hybrids need to be built like EVs with on board range extender generators. I believe the Volt was that way but if you had enough battery to cover 120 miles full EV with plug-in recharge most of the time it would be full EV. Long trip? Generator kicks on at mile 100 and takes you an absurd distance.

    The latest Toyota hybrids are pretty great but they need competition. Sadly the Volt died.

    Kia/Hyundai/Ford/Audi should make “Range extender” versions trading half the battery pack for generator and fuel weights to up the pressure.

    Full EV might not be great for long trips, but full ICE is silly compared to a hybrid.

    Make the F-150 standard truck get 40mpg on gasoline on trips, EV around town and you have a winner.

    • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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      11 months ago

      They already have those. They’re just called plug in hybrids. The prius plug in hybrid for instance, will go about 40 miles on electric only.