Posted on 08/20/2006 7:49:13 AM PDT by Flavius
You understand correctly - hybrids basically are no better or no worse than a comparable conventional vehicle on the highway. Small diesels are currently the best option for high mileage highway driving. Small hybrids are the best for city...
Meanwhile Toyota and Honda make sub $15K, 40MPG cars that have waiting lists.
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