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The engine in a hybrid is simpler and more reliable because it is not directly connected to the wheels so there is less stress on it. The engines in Toyota's hy
by timbit42 2y ago
The engine in a hybrid is simpler and more reliable because it is not directly connected to the wheels so there is less stress on it. The engines in Toyota's hybrids don't even have a starter because the CVT just spins the crank shaft and then they apply spark to the plugs. My Prius is 18 years old and the only thing I've had to do to the engine is change the oil every 10,000 kilometers. The electric side has even less complexity and higher reliability.
- tharmas 2y agoI think if they were going to "mandate" what kind of engine to use it should have been the hybrid. This would've given the necessary time to build up the support infrastructure necessary for electric only vehicles. Along with a hybrid mandate they could've included a charging infrastructure mandate.