I would imagine that a diesel hybrid would be the smartest way to go, at least using currently available technology. I know that there are some out there, at least in the prototype phase, but I can't see any real obstacle for them. Thinking in terms of the last Golf TDI which got what 45mpg? If you were to run a hybrid system similar to the one in the old Honda Insight it seems to me like you could have a really efficient and useful car. My brother has an Insight, and for him it works, of course he's single with no kids or pets, and has lived in the same place forever. He can actually get close to 70mpg out of it.
On 11/8/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Then there is the whole battery nastiness issue -- manufacturing and > disposal -- which is not negligible, but it is removed from view so you > can "feel" better about driving the Prius. And how one "feels" about > the issue is the most important aspect! > > --R > > LarryT wrote: > > This was in a industry magazine I get called "Foriegn Car Parts & > > Accessories" > > A poll was conducted in UK recently evaluating peoples understanding of > > emissions and modern diesels. 90% did not rate the current diesel > > technology on a favorable standing with hybrids. The example used was > the > > Mini D and the Prius - both have very nearly equal emission levels. > > > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > > . > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
