Hybrid cars mileage ratings take a nosedive

GTO · 23rd May 2007, 11:26

Yup, petrol is certainly not as cheap as it once was. The buzz word with the Yankees is now FE!! I remember tanking up my Accord in 2001 for only $1.3. Now its over 3 bucks a gallon.

The benefits of hybrid cars has always been a debate but it is a fact that the actual benefits are not as much as the perceived benefits are. For the carmakers, its important in maintaining their "green" image and keeping their overall MPG down (Manufacturer averages).

I do see a lot more american converts to diesel...not only because of the inherent benefits of an oil-burner.

tsk1979 · 23rd May 2007, 11:33

One thing people forget that Hybrids owners get perks like travel in car pool lane etc., in California. If you are crusing by a traffic jam, it saves a lot of fuel.

1100D · 24th May 2007, 20:39

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

One thing people forget that Hybrids owners get perks like travel in car pool lane etc., in California. If you are crusing by a traffic jam, it saves a lot of fuel.

OT but sometimes you just have to force someone to occupy a second seat in the car to use these carpool lanes even if they dont want to go.

Mayavi · 24th May 2007, 21:05

Well, if you have a hybrid then you do not need a passenger for HOV lane and if you dont, then buy yourself a dummy

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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,525 Thanked: 309,648 Times View My Garage	Yup, petrol is certainly not as cheap as it once was. The buzz word with the Yankees is now FE!! I remember tanking up my Accord in 2001 for only $1.3. Now its over 3 bucks a gallon. The benefits of hybrid cars has always been a debate but it is a fact that the actual benefits are not as much as the perceived benefits are. For the carmakers, its important in maintaining their "green" image and keeping their overall MPG down (Manufacturer averages). I do see a lot more american converts to diesel...not only because of the inherent benefits of an oil-burner.
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,725 Thanked: 23,053 Times View My Garage	One thing people forget that Hybrids owners get perks like travel in car pool lane etc., in California. If you are crusing by a traffic jam, it saves a lot of fuel.
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Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 683 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Well, if you have a hybrid then you do not need a passenger for HOV lane and if you dont, then buy yourself a dummy
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