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Old 09-17-2023, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mickey100 View Post
Toyota has announced it will have a model with a cruising range of about 620 miles in 2026, and is working on one that would have a potential 930 mile range. And they are making changes in production which will lower manufacturing costs. But I agree, hybrids really make sense right now. Why wouldn't someone want a vehicle that gets 50 mpg around town and you don't have to plug it in to recharge?
That's the intent of EV vehicles the average person commutes less than 40 miles daily. My current hybrid averages 60+ on highways at 70mph getting around 650 on a full tank. My travels New England to TV just under 20 gallons of fuel.