[Vwdiesel] Those anti-SUV ads

[Andrew Miller]

>> Right!  It is silly.  I don't understand why these people are pushing
>> hybrids.
>
>    Maybe because they're a great solution? They need to be diesel, tho.

I guess I haven't seen a practical version yet.  The Insight is not at
all practical for a family.



>>  I feel the average US consumer will need 5-6 years before
>> they will even consider a hybrid.  Especially in a larger
>> car/van/truck.  Hybrids are also not condusive to all driving
>> scenarios.  They are more effective for the short distance city driver
>> than the commuter who does highway driving.
>
>     ??? Why do you say that? With greatly increased range, they seem
> perfect for
> long-distance cruising. Certainly the military agrees with that, look
> at their
> new hybrid Hummvee. About double the range, much faster acceleration,
> top
> end, etc.
>

Wow!  I am out of the loop there.....  My only concern here would be
that this system would be overkill for a family car.  In other words "
Show me a Passat wagon sized vehicle that performs as well or better
then my TDI and can adapt to both short and long distances" [It was my
understanding that those Insight owners that did over a certian level
of highway driving had dramatically reduced mileage.]

I would buy one in a second.  I don't think the rest of the US would
though.  As a whole we are a bunch of wimps when it comes to this new
stuff.
>


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