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Economic factors certainly play a role, but ideological factors and vision are also important.
If Toyota had stopped investing in hybrids in the mid 90s because gas was cheap, the early cars were too pricey and they expected low volumes, they'd never have gotten anywhere."
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When I test drove an Astra it was really cool to have an open space experience in driving but with the expense in safety I don't agree with, anyway, it also fooled me into believing I was driving something bigger like a Vectra, it was so smooth, quiet, refined and yet very quick for a 1.6!
I saw the Design model, with alloys, fog lamps and the spoiler it looked very sporty."
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This on board gas powered battery charging scheme is the future of hybrids, and is what most experts say should be the next step in the transition to electric vehicles (which include fuels cells).
Gas engines are most efficient and cllean burning when they can run at a steady load and rpm, like in a generator application like this."
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Scion with a an ipod integration is really cool...it's such a hot ride, very sporty and elegant at the same time, especially if purchased in the right color..."
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