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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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