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Except that diesels produce more NOX and PM. Granted, the new Bluetec diesels are pretty damn good (Tier 2 Bin 8 for the E-Class. Tier 2 Bin 5 is the ULEV status of most cars like the Camry and Corolla).
Hybrids are the bridge between where we are now and where we are today. But if you think about it, even in the future, whatever fuel you use, a hybrid will still get better mileage. Diesel vs. diesel hybrid, hydrogen ICE vs. hydrogen hybrid.
Again, I love it when people compare 80s cars to today's modern hybrids.
None of those 80s cars are as big or as powerful as the modern hybrid and most are slower (e.g. CRX or Metro) b/c of their smaller 1.0 litre engine. Now, they reason why they're so damn efficient is b/c of their small engine (1.0 litre) and their light weight (as dsmnick said).
The problem now is America doesn't one a 1.0 litre car. Heck, any car under 2.0 litres seem inadequate.
Also, 80s cars were thinner, less structural integrity, significantly less equipped and had less sophisticated engines.
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2010 Prius Technology Package (Cdn)
OEM Cargo Mat, OEM All-Weather Mat, LED ext/int lights, 5000K HID, OEM Fogs, Euro Mudguards
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