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11-22-2008, 10:50 PM
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Just because you make a car that has an electric motor doesn't mean you get to call it a hybrid. If the car cannot be moved solely by the electric motor it's not a hybrid, it's an insult. Why do I feel like every time Lexus calls their L460h a "hybrid", they're insulting my intelligence? It's a damn 400hp V8 with a 20hp (or something) electric motor that just assists the gas motor. BMW has a new concept 7 series with a damn twin turbo V8 (or V10...I forget) and a 20hp electric motor. That 20hp motor would propel the 4000lb+ Bimmer to...what...5 or 10mph? Auto journalists aren't helping, either. They've taken to calling these cars "mild hybrids" since they have no electric only mode. Bullshit. I'm calling shenanigans.
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