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Theres a world of difference between "classic" hybrids (a whole ICE drivetrain with an electric motor slapped on it) and the Chevy Volt style hybrids (a full el
by brucethemoose2 4y ago
Theres a world of difference between "classic" hybrids (a whole ICE drivetrain with an electric motor slapped on it) and the Chevy Volt style hybrids (a full electric drivetrain with a gas generator slapped on it).
The later is far less polluting for many reasons, while also retaining some benefits of ICE (smaller batteries, lower vehicle mass/BOM, "infinite" range). TBH its probably more environmentally friendly than a Tesla style full electric car.
- misterhtmlcss 4y agoI 100% agree with you, except I do BELIEVE hybrids are less polluting than both options. Reduce gas by 90% since most communites are around 25 miles. That means a battery that’s 1/10th size, which means mining is substantially lower. Toxic metals also need to be considered and often are not. The problem I think other people forget is that we don’t actually need to end fossil fuels we just need to substantially reduce the amount we burn. So if vehicles were 90% more efficient then that’s basically all we need in that sector anyway. Great comment Bruce! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking like you.
- brucethemoose2 4y agoI know other people see this too, but what really puzzles me is the market. Automakers seem to only want to produce: - Full ICE vehicles or "budget" mild hybrids - Heavy, luxurious, expensive full electric vehicles. Its as if a tiny gas generator in the car would "taint" it, but hauling all that battery and luxury junk around does far more harm.