MikeNV says
In Europe "Clean Diesel" is the "Best" car to buy. Why there is so much Resistance to Clean Diesel in the United States? There are a lot of problems with viewing Hybrids as the "solution" http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-Hybrid-Cars-are-Not-th to car pollution.
The Volkswagon Jetta Clean Diesel gets 50mpg... better than a Prius. With more power, faster accelerations, and much better styling in my opinion. Here is a great read from Popular Mechanics http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_n
There is a lot of hype behind hybrids but little substance. Seriously a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid or a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid get only 20mpg.
The Prius is slow, heavy (2 motors plus batteries) and not much to look at.
If I was going to buy a Hybrid this is what I would want http://www.rasertech.com/media/videos/the-electric
Too bad that Chev just sold Hummer to a Chinese Heavy Equipment Manufacturer.
59New Hybrid or improved driving techniques?
There is no good Hybrid to buy. The only real purpose is to make you feel your doing your part the be 'enviromentally friendly' Toyota Prius - $35k -$45k = 45-50mpg My mom has a 07 Toyota Corolla $18k... keep reading →
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