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By: Ajith Edassery

Ajith Edassery — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:07:35 +0000

Thanks a lot for the answer… Hondas are pretty reliable ones, I hope the hybrid carries the same image.

Let me ask for test drive.

Cheers,
Ajith

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:49:28 +0000

Forgot to say, the reason I’d like a hybrid is that they get diesel fuel economy on petrol. In the UK, at least, petrol is much cheaper than diesel. So higher MPG on cheaper fuel looks good to me :)

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:46:55 +0000

Hi Ajith,

Honda’s current hybrids have a battery that powers the car up to a certain speed, then a petrol engine takes over. The petrol engine can also be used to recharge the battery, as can energy recovered under braking or cruising.

When I had a test drive of a Prius the guy said to me not to think of it as an electric car with a petrol backup, but a petrol car with an electric backup.

Having said that, I’d still like one :)

Hope this helps.

By: Ajith Edassery

Ajith Edassery — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:21:57 +0000

Hey, a dumb question. Recently they introduced the new Honda Civic Hybrid in our country (India). Does this work the same way. They slashed the prices by 60% and I was wondering whether it’s a good idea to go for one. It’s time to change my car anyway.

(You could answer once you recover)

Cheers,
Ajith