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Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte
I've been averaging 32mpg in my GTI. 31mpg if I drive a little more "spiritedly". Petroleum-powered engine technology isn't standing still.
As has been mentioned before, something that must be factored in is the cost (environmental and human) of getting those rare earths out of the ground to power the hybrid/electric systems.
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There are a number of cars that you can buy new for about $20k that get over 40 MPG on the highway. I think if you actually do the math, the payback period on a hybrid or electric car in comparison would be very, very long. I'd much rather have something fun like a Mazda3, the thousands you save compared to the average hybrid or electric would buy a LOT of gas.
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