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Originally Posted by wdfifteen
"The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) defines PHEVs similarly, but also requires that the hybrid electric vehicle be able to drive at least ten miles (16 km) in all-electric mode (PHEV-10; PHEV16km), while consuming no gasoline or diesel fuel."
Ten miles is a pretty pathetic requirement. Current PHEVs get 40+ miles per charge and range increases with every new series of cars that comes out.
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10 miles would be pathetic for a full electric, but for a vehicle designed as a hybrid, it depends upon which direction you want to compromise. Clearly a 918 or any one of the other hybrid super cars with 800-1000 combine hp is a different compromise than a Prius. Then there are the large SUVs and mini-van type things.
Still, I think hybrid is the way to go, at least for now. Have an IC engine generate the power for the electrics with minimal battery to keep weight down until we can come up with the great new battery that everyone is looking for.
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