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Default Hydrogen cells for marine propulsion.

On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:52:23 -0400, wrote:

A lot of that depends on your driving patterns If you are in stop and
go traffic, the hybrid will save fuel. On the interstate I don't see
it saving much over any car with a small engine.


Exactly right. The advantage of a hybrid is during acceleration when
the electric motor kicks in and gives an extra boost.