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Originally Posted by K-1
Where would the batteries come from? They're already in short supply. Gas-electric hybrids still use gasoline, remember? How about some ethanol-electric hybrids with engines designed with ethanol octane in mind.
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This is true. The battery issue has to be resolved so that there is enough supply.
While the hybrids do still use gasoline all the 4 major technologies all save 30-40% as compared to similar non-hybrid vehicles. The E-Flex system saves even more.
Ethanol-powered or butanol-powered or biodiesel-powered ICE's would be great options to link up with the hybrids to save doubly - or triply.