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Originally Posted by henk4

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2516

I brought up the Toyota, because i am always puzzled why factories still combine petrol engine with an electric motor. A sole diesel does the job perfectly in every aspect.

Thanks for the EcoRacer link, fantastic concept.

I think that hybrids have a real future. Maybe not in there current form but the advantages of a hybrid setup cannot be underestimated. The internal combustion engine is not a very efficient design. There are losses in heat, friction, and only part of the energy of the fuel can be captured. The hybrid systems just capture some of this otherwise wasted energy.

Sure it may be complex but how much more complex are todays cars than a decade or two ago and much more reliable at the same time.

What puzzles me is why they aren't using diesels in hybrids. The low rev, high torque nature of diesels would be much better suited. I suspect some understanding between manufacturers.