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Old 10-18-2024, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
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.
A Tesla Model 3 is rated at 132mpg equivalent which no hybrid can touch. Only maintenance is tires and wiper blades. No oil changes, no brake jobs, no transmission service, no spark plugs,.......