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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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Default Re: Chrysler goes electric

The Dodge looks pretty good for an electric car - I’m glad that car builders are starting to put serious thought into the styling.

I’m not still convinced by hybrids. A hybrid has to carry both an internal combustion engine + fuel AND and electric motor + batteries. For me, this is one drive train too many, and too much weight. In effect, the efficiency of either power system is hampered by the other being present. You may get good milage out of a hybrid, but imaging the mileage you’d get if the extra weight wasn’t there.

I’m playing a waiting game. I’m waiting for electric cars to fully mature. Batteries will get smaller, more powerful and give longer range.
 
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