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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]not what you asked, but chiming in to say that you would probably the best optimization of energy efficiency, range, and price in a PHEV. I actually think that these are better for the environment right now than EVs because they don't require nearly the same amount of lithium, yet they'll still cover most of your miles in pure electric mode. [/quote]

+1 Everything I’ve ready about electric versus PHEV pointed my to the Toyota RAV4 Prime. I drive under 50 miles a day, but I drive every single day for kids activities. It will effectively be an electric vehicle for me 95% of the time without the negative battery environmental impact. Im comfortable with the hybrid option for our longer trips.  I can’t wait for delivery at the end of the month! [/quote]

As far as SUVs go, RAV4 Prime offers good MPGe. But the vehicle weighs 4300 pounds, and CO2 emissions during production are roughly proportional to the weight of the vehicle. A Toyota Yaris hybrid weights only 2400 pounds and delivers an excellent MPGe. Obviously, you won't have nearly as much space in a Yaris as an SUV, but if we are serious about climate change then big changes must occur in our attitude towards cars, and towards many other aspects of our lives. [/quote]

I'm the PP. I just checked, and the Toyota Yaris Hybrid is not offered in the USA. I'm not sure why. Nor is the Honda Fit hybrid offered here. The Prius PHEV Is 3300 pounds -- lighter than the RAV4, but much heavier than the Yaris. It is frustrating that many small, fuel efficient cars that are available in Europe are not available in the USA. Safety guidelines should be changed, IMO, because lightweight vehicles could play an important role in reducing CO2 emissions.[/quote]

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