Not exact matches
Even factoring in inflation, I'm curious why we have to pay an
extra $ 5,000 - $ 10,000 for
hybrid technology to get the same mileage that a good old - fashioned, gas - only car was able to achieve 20 years ago.
The QX60
Hybrid offers slightly better fuel economy with similar performance, but as gasoline looks to remain cheap for the near future, we're not certain the
extra cost and
technology are worth the added premium.
However, if you drive it back - to - back against a purely petrol - powered Panamera, you might notice the effect of the
extra weight added by its
hybrid technology.
The two American companies were working on
hybrids for heavyweights — a
technology that could provide better fuel efficiency on three - ton full - size SUVs designed to carry seven or eight passengers,
extra cargo, and tons of
extra weight towed in back.
The combined
extra weight of the Plug - in
Hybrid technology therefore adds minimal weight to the Ioniq, but significantly increases its efficiency.
Thus, from a strict fuel mileage comparison, 2014 Accord
Hybrid offers identical
technology compared to high price Accord Plug - In, sans the
extra battery pack, charging and plug - in mechanisms.
There's a new modular platform underpinning the mid-sized sedan,
extra driver - assist safety
technology as standard, suave looks and more performance from the
Hybrid and V6 variants.
The German muscle - merchant is attempting to perfect an «always - on»
hybrid technology that makes the electric motor's massive
extra thrust available all the time, on demand.
The C 350e available in sedan and wagon only has the same engine and power output as the C 250, but the
extra $ 5900 gives you plug - in
hybrid technology, better fuel efficiency and a supplementary 60kW, 340Nm electric motor.
The combined
extra weight of the
hybrid technology therefore only adds minimal additional weight to the IONIQ but, significantly increases its efficiency.
It can be hard to justify the
extra you might have to spend for a
hybrid (or other fuel saving
technology) when you are buying a car.