Hybrids

[Brendan]

On Sunday 26 March 2006 10:25, John Larson wrote:
> While looking into new (and VERY trendy) technologies can be good, Hybrids
> have so far failed to live our to their hype, and, in the opinion of a lot
> of auto biz experts, are merely a transitional technology.  If VAG falls
> into the hybrid trap, it's too bad.  TDI technology stands head and
> shoulders above straight hybrid technology without being trendy.  If the US
> can get the clean fuel thing dealt with, we'd be far better running TDIs
> than the ever-so-trendy hybrids.  TDIs get an honest 45-50 MPG average,
> especially if driven at highway speeds, while only the most fanatic and
> light footed of Prius drivers even come close to that figure.  John

True. I commute every day in one, and my buddy has to do cruise control at 55 
to get 50mpg. But, he still gets it every time.