Why make normal engines when we know hybrid technology exists and works?

Question by the man: Why make normal engines when we know hybrid technology exists and works?
Hybrid cars are better on gas. Just keep the body styles that we like but outfit the cars with hybrid engines. Continuing to make normal, poor mileage cars is like continuing to make VHS movies in the age of DVD players.

Best answer:

Answer by yellowjeff
I’m a greenie type, but even toyota admits that over the lifetime of the car, hybrids actually use more energy to build and run than traditional cars. Yikes! Guess it’s materials, batteries, and whatnot…

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