The malibu hybrid is unlike the traditional hybrids (prius). Think of it more like a Hybrid-Lite. I believe I read that the malibu hybrid does not run on it's electric motor rather it just uses the electric motor for a boost in power thus letting the gas engine run a little slower.
The concept behind the Volt isn't that bad. The average driver puts less than 40 miles a day on their car. So if you can hit that sweet spot with a reliable electric motor you are doing fine. The gas tank is there for the longer trips or when recharging is not an option.
The Volt is an electric car with a generator. The gasoline engine generates electricity to run the electric part of the car. It's just like a modern locomotive. Frankly, I'm disappointed that all of today's hybrids are just regular, conventional cars with really big starter motors inside them hooked to really big batteries. That's lame. I'm looking in your direction, Toyota.
The original Honda Insight also ran in gas or gas-electric modes and can get up to 90+ mpg without modifications. With modifications it can get as high as 120 mpg. This was in 2000.
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The malibu hybrid is unlike the traditional hybrids (prius). Think of it more like a Hybrid-Lite. I believe I read that the malibu hybrid does not run on it's electric motor rather it just uses the electric motor for a boost in power thus letting the gas engine run a little slower.
The concept behind the Volt isn't that bad. The average driver puts less than 40 miles a day on their car. So if you can hit that sweet spot with a reliable electric motor you are doing fine. The gas tank is there for the longer trips or when recharging is not an option.
The Volt is an electric car with a generator. The gasoline engine generates electricity to run the electric part of the car. It's just like a modern locomotive.
Frankly, I'm disappointed that all of today's hybrids are just regular, conventional cars with really big starter motors inside them hooked to really big batteries.
That's lame.
I'm looking in your direction, Toyota.
The original Honda Insight also ran in gas or gas-electric modes and can get up to 90+ mpg without modifications. With modifications it can get as high as 120 mpg. This was in 2000.