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1. dzonga · 1790272066 · focus · HN ↗

   why don't Japanese auto-makers embrace the super+ hybrid that was embraced by Chinese auto makers. having electric motors and a small engine to constantly charge / drive the motors.

   Japanese auto makers are already good at hybrid power trains, small engines.

   surely extended range vehicles - 1000km+/700mi+ shouldn't be limited to Chinese brands only.

   1. matroxmemories · 1790273317 · focus · HN ↗

      Chevy had that with the Volt and while it has its fans, it wasn’t exactly a hit.

      1. hnav · 1790273659 · focus · HN ↗

         The volt was more like a Prius Plugin++. It still has a planetary gearset through which the engine would drive the wheels.

         1. matroxmemories · 1790597855 · focus · HN ↗

            The first gen volt basically never drove the wheels via the gas engine.

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