Tech_Philosophy t1_jbkzd50 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Reply to comment by Doofzig in SUVs emitted more carbon dioxide last year than most countries by filosoful

> I got 25mpg in my old Town Car.

I'm not sure what I'm supposed to think of this, but a non-plugin gas-only camry hybrid gets 52 mpg. Again, you only fill it with gas.

ValyushaSarafan t1_jbmn849 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 3:12 AM

There's no phev camry

Gandalf2000 t1_jbo144r wrote on March 10, 2023 at 12:43 PM

They said non-plug in

ValyushaSarafan t1_jbo97o0 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 1:52 PM

Exactly, why specify if it doesn't exist

Tech_Philosophy t1_jbod7on wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Oh, I specified because 52 mpg is just really good compared to most cars, and if someone has never looked at a regular hybrid before, they may see that number and assume there is some kind of plug in nature to it. I just want to convince people they can get a gas-only powered car AND get outstanding mileage if they just look at a hybrid.

Less wear and tear on the vehicle too, those hybrids tend to last longer than their gas counterparts because the engine/brakes are not always used when driving, as the battery and regenerative brakes pick up some of the slack. Cool stuff if you aren't ready for a fully electric car.

ValyushaSarafan t1_jbods8h wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Ah I see, that makes sense. I personally drive a PHEV so that number would seem low for a PHEV sedan.