ContestantFeb 22, 2024
All the complexity of a gas engine, plus the cost of a battery. Just so you can use the range once or twice a year? What happens when you don’t use the gas engine for months and then go to start it with gelled gas? You’re trying to solve a problem that the article shows doesn’t exist for 99%
Show threadhelenslunchFeb 22, 2024

All the complexity of a gas engine, plus the cost of a battery.

We’ve been building hybrids for decades with no observable decrease in reliability.

What happens when you don’t use the gas engine for months

These operating modes are accounted for by the OEMs. They pressurize the gas tank to improve longevity. They’ll periodically enter “maintenance mode” to waste gas as necessary. Most people just drive around with a very small amount in the tank until they need it.

You’re trying to solve a problem that the article shows doesn’t exist for 99%

The article is wrong and stupid. Its most certainly exists for anyone who ever travels outside of their daily commute. Which is virtually everyone.

Show threadContestantFeb 27, 2024
There are 1000s of Priuses that require repairs every year, including the batteries that also go bad. So, all of the normal gas engine maintenance, plus the risk of a battery going bad too. It’s just basic logic.
Show threadhelenslunch
There are thousands of every car that requires repair every year. What’s your point?
Feb 27, 2024 at 12:47amWeb
Show threadContestantFeb 27, 2024
There are more parts and systems to break on a hybrid than a pure gas or pure EV.
Show threadhelenslunchFeb 27, 2024
You’re just circling back to an argument I already addressed. Come back when you have something new.