tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9864176.post1071776539061651959..comments2023-12-01T16:56:04.415+11:00Comments on Peak Energy: Camry Hybrid production begins in AustraliaBig Gavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00682404837426502876noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9864176.post-9394336738202207482009-09-02T19:57:20.091+10:002009-09-02T19:57:20.091+10:00Regular hybrids aren't great except when you c...Regular hybrids aren't great except when you compare them to the current status quo - for the time being they are improvement - eventually we'll get to the sort of maximal efficiency vehicles you are dreaming of :-)Big Gavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682404837426502876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9864176.post-49328062882727267672009-09-01T23:36:09.432+10:002009-09-01T23:36:09.432+10:00My in-laws purchased the hybrid Camry last year to...My in-laws purchased the hybrid Camry last year to replace a aging SUV.<br /><br />It is a wonderful car that seats 5 with over 40mpg all the time and a 100 times better than the SUV...<br /><br />However, without the extra comfort or coolness... my 93' GEO prizm (corolla)nearly performs the same.<br /><br />Is 40-50 mpg a 'good' hybrid goal when family some standard 1980's & 90's models achieved this?<br /><br />Also with UK clean diesel cars running 70-90mpg in same class without the battery and multi drive complexity at nearly half the 'dust 2 dust' cost as all hybrids... I am not a strong 'hybrid' advocate.<br /><br />Especially with the large pool of sub $25,000 full electrics on the horizon.<br /><br />200mpg Clean two cycle, direct injection, 1 liter turbo diesel, 5 passenger hybrids - Now I am buyin!EHS Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768405187596006599noreply@blogger.com