>>It makes the vehicle really sluggish, adding seconds to every takeoff. This is completely 100% solved by modern hybrids and PHEVS where the electric motor is

>>It makes the vehicle really sluggish, adding seconds to every takeoff. This is completely 100% solved by modern hybrids and PHEVS where the electric motor is directly on the axle or on the transmssion - the car starts moving instantly when you press the accelerator with zero delay. I strongly encourage trying a model like that for yourself - it literally makes this entire system finally work as it should.