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Re:Waymo partners with Toyota to bring autonomous driving to... by Retric on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @09:46AM (#43845180)
That sounds more impressive than it is actual savings from hybrids is vastly less than EV’s and the ramp up has been extremely quick.

Combined mileage from many hybrid power trains is only ~10% better, and the technology inherently adds significant costs/complexity.

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Re:Waymo partners with Toyota to bring autonomous driving to... by kjkjadksj on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @10:06AM (#43845461)
They were not getting 45 mpg without hybrid…
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Re:Waymo partners with Toyota to bring autonomous driving to... by Retric on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @10:27AM (#43845752)
There isn’t a non hybrid version of the Prius with all its weight and aerodynamic features.

But there’s ~45 MPG all gas cars that have been built. Currently the best option is 39MPG combined, but that car’s aerodynamics aren’t great because hybrids can push that a little further for people who really want maximum MPG.

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