Whata Fool wrote:

The highest extra premium of a hybrid over the same model
with an ICE is less than $4,000, and they are trying to get it down
to less than $2,000.

Hilarious !

How do you work that out ? Does the 100kW alternator, electronic drive control
and wheel motors come for free ?


(Assuming the battery replacement costs don't overwhelm everything.
AIUI the battery pack lasts 5 years.)

It sounds like you are thinking batteries for a Plug-in instead
of a hybrid, the hybrid should have some super-caps plus just a few
batteries, a lot of battery is not needed for a hybrid.

That's COMPLETE ********. The 'super caps' are only used to recover
regenerative braking energy because you'll damage a battery if you try to
charge it that fast.

A 'super cap' might get you 1/2 mile down the road at best.

For Christ's sake please read these things up before spouting PURE **** like
you just did.

Graham