I see the new Toyota hybrid is on the horizon. Remember the point of a hybrid, isn't to drive on electric but to use the energy thrown away during braking to get the car up to speed again, (Like KERS on an F1 car.) This makes the car as efficient as if it was running at constant speed. The new car. Engine 1.8 litre. Price (est) £25,000. Power 134 bhp.
0-62 mph 13.7 seconds. Top Speed EV mode 62 mph. Top Speed Hybrid mode 112 mph. Economy 108.6 mpg. CO2 g/km 59 Further the car does 12.5 miles on electric alone and unlike the Volt will recharge it's battery every time you brake.- posted
13 years ago