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Old 10-18-2024, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Oracle View Post
That is 2 drivetrains to maintain and is too much extra weight thus inefficient. Teslas have the best crash test ratings.
Hybrids are wildly popular and the most gas-efficient vehicles on the road.
- My Prius got better mileage than my motorcycle
- Full EVs aren't gas efficient, they don't use gas at all

Might depend on the particular vehicle but some have a single drivetrain powered by two sources (motor or engine). Definitely more parts but not totally separate drivetrains.
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