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Re:2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV by cpursley on Monday October 31, 2016 @02:15PM (#12839443)
My gripe with hybrids are they are mechanically complex. More than a standard gas engine or a full electric powertrain. Worst of both worlds.
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Re:2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV by BBTN6 on Monday October 31, 2016 @02:33PM (#12839633)
Who cares about complexity if they're reliable?

Toyota and Ford hybrids have been successfully used by cab companies for quite some time now. The old Honda IMA setup was troublesome, but their new setup is great.

It's not like standard gas power trains are simple anymore either--turbocharging, direct injection, and dual clutch transmissions are common, even in affordable cars.

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Re:2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV by bit_logic on Monday October 31, 2016 @02:20PM (#12839501)
Look at the maintenance and reliability for Prius. The data shows this is clearly not true.
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Re:2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV by pilom on Monday October 31, 2016 @02:37PM (#12839665)
Totally agree, the transmission for the Prius is astounding. It is truly amazing that they replaced everything about past transmissions with a single planetary gear system and it works beautifully.
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