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Old 9th March 2008, 18:29   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by FWH View Post
While I fully support the development of more eco friendly cars, I also question the hybrid concept.

The benefit, as I see it, is that when you drive slowly (e.g. in residential areas) there is zero emission in that area.
That can very locally help improve air quality.
That is true, but not for the civic as the petrol engine is always running. The prius however does switch the petrol engine on and off.
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