That's because today's hybrids are really not hybrids at all. They use their motor / generator & batteries to save some of the energy lost in braking & then they re-apply the energy when the car is rolling again.
Think of it as an electric wind up car. You are "winding the spring" when braking & "releasing the spring" when rolling again. I don't know about you but I don't apply the brakes much on the highway. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW Diesel vs Prius Diesel gets better milage on the open road -- a car with just the gasoline engine in a hybrid will get better milage on the open road. A hybrid (any hybrid) only has an advantage in stop and go driving. Peter _______________________________________ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.6/1482 - Release Date: 6/4/2008 7:10 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.6/1484 - Release Date: 6/4/2008 4:40 PM _______________________________________ 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
