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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

I am looking at getting a new car and have been swayed by hybrids.

Does anyone have any thoughts or advice on them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The new tesla looks tastey not hybrid full electric though.

Looks to be reasonably priced too

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

It's a bit to pricey for me, I'm looking to spend between 10 and 15 grand

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Lease a car, then you can upgrade when they improve

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Lease a car, then you can upgrade when they improve

This! Don't tie up your capital in a depreciating asset.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had an old shape Auris hybrid

Great on fuel, crap on hills and virtually zero boot space (the battery is at the back)

The newer version has a full size boot but us quite shallow compared to other cars

Higher servicing costs and pretty much main dealer only

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

How about a Lexus?

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By *900Couple
over a year ago

birmingham/yorkshire & other areas ;-)

Hyundai ionic is on personal lease for £129.00 a month at min

Very nice drive

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

So to summarise a hybrid cost more to service and its rubbish up hills?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Lease a car, then you can upgrade when they improve

This! Don't tie up your capital in a depreciating asset.

KM & LS Financial Advisers Ltd.

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Lease a car, then you can upgrade when they improve

This! Don't tie up your capital in a depreciating asset.

KM & LS Financial Advisers Ltd.

Lol

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By *inzi LTV/TS
over a year ago

The Garden of Eden in Beautiful North Wales

Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

My brother is on his 3rd Prius.

Personally, I can't stand them - but mainly because it's a f***ing ugly looking thing.

Personally, I have a 96 Pontiac Firebird.

Yep, I drive a 21 year old gas guzzling yank tank - that just happens to be returning between 32 & 40 mpg.

On part of a journey last night I got my average mpg up to 50mpg!!!!!

I have to say that I have been impressed by what i've seen in terms of performance of cars like the Tesla, but at the moment, the biggest drawback that I can see is range and recharging time.

I wish more development was being done on Hydrogen Fuel cell technology.

That said, I don't like the look of the Tesla - mind you, there's pretty much nothing on the market at the moment that takes my fancy - fussy git, I know.

Now, if someone was to produce a 98-02 shape Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that used Hydrogen Fuel Cells and powered Electric motors, then that would be the puppy for me

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

I must have missed that episode??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Work in sales so my new Company car but good personal lease deals available merc e-class saloon 350e plug in plenty of power not much boot space enough but cruises effortlessly did see a audi a5 deal on a email yesterday 229on personal with 12k a year think it was 9months upfront though ...

If I had a choice I wouldve picked to 2litre diesel audi though . Sportier more room

Hope that helped

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

It's true. They just move without warning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous....

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

My brother is on his 3rd Prius.

Personally, I can't stand them - but mainly because it's a f***ing ugly looking thing.

Personally, I have a 96 Pontiac Firebird.

Yep, I drive a 21 year old gas guzzling yank tank - that just happens to be returning between 32 & 40 mpg.

On part of a journey last night I got my average mpg up to 50mpg!!!!!

I have to say that I have been impressed by what i've seen in terms of performance of cars like the Tesla, but at the moment, the biggest drawback that I can see is range and recharging time.

I wish more development was being done on Hydrogen Fuel cell technology.

That said, I don't like the look of the Tesla - mind you, there's pretty much nothing on the market at the moment that takes my fancy - fussy git, I know.

Now, if someone was to produce a 98-02 shape Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that used Hydrogen Fuel Cells and powered Electric motors, then that would be the puppy for me

I'd love one of these or a mustang, impala or ........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

My brother is on his 3rd Prius.

Personally, I can't stand them - but mainly because it's a f***ing ugly looking thing.

Personally, I have a 96 Pontiac Firebird.

Yep, I drive a 21 year old gas guzzling yank tank - that just happens to be returning between 32 & 40 mpg.

On part of a journey last night I got my average mpg up to 50mpg!!!!!

I have to say that I have been impressed by what i've seen in terms of performance of cars like the Tesla, but at the moment, the biggest drawback that I can see is range and recharging time.

I wish more development was being done on Hydrogen Fuel cell technology.

That said, I don't like the look of the Tesla - mind you, there's pretty much nothing on the market at the moment that takes my fancy - fussy git, I know.

Now, if someone was to produce a 98-02 shape Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that used Hydrogen Fuel Cells and powered Electric motors, then that would be the puppy for me

Hydrogen is an appalling energy storage/transfer medium though.

Hence why its been ditched in favour of far more efficient battery technology.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't do it! Mrs

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Don't do it! Mrs "

Should I go for a diesel then?

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Are those the ones that turn into robots and are responsible for a large amount of damage and a tedious film franchise?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?"

I think so

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Are those the ones that turn into robots and are responsible for a large amount of damage and a tedious film franchise?"

If you pay enough money for them

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Are those the ones that turn into robots and are responsible for a large amount of damage and a tedious film franchise?

If you pay enough money for them

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?

I think so

In that case..... Honda, Audi or VW?

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By *illnatMan
over a year ago

wherever i need to be

Personally I want the Volvo XC90 hybrid but at 70k it'll be a while. Love the tesla and it's the same price. Fast charging network across the whole uk and it's free to charge. With a 300 mile range I'm seriously swayed by that as well

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

I quite like the BMWi3 but the colours are really manky. Far more than you want to pay though.

Let us know what you decide cos my next/last car will need to be electric/hybrid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?

I think so

In that case..... Honda, Audi or VW?"

BMW

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"I quite like the BMWi3 but the colours are really manky. Far more than you want to pay though.

Let us know what you decide cos my next/last car will need to be electric/hybrid. "

I'm not looking for full electric, I normally tend to go for diesels but after seeing a Lexus.......

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?

I think so

In that case..... Honda, Audi or VW?

BMW

Ah, I'm not a fan of BMW

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

"Personally I want the Volvo XC90 hybrid but at 70k it'll be a while. Love the tesla and it's the same price. Fast charging network across the whole uk and it's free to charge. With a 300 mile range I'm seriously swayed by that as well "

http://fortune.com/2016/11/07/tesla-charging-superchargers/

I think they have changed their minds about free charging for new customers

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By *illnatMan
over a year ago

wherever i need to be

http://fortune.com/2016/11/07/tesla-charging-superchargers/

I think they have changed their minds about free charging for new customers

It's still free according to their own website but hopefully it won't cost much if you do have to use it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?

I think so

In that case..... Honda, Audi or VW?

BMW

Ah, I'm not a fan of BMW"

Omg, we can't meet then! :o

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

I am a mercedes fan sadly they dont make an SLK hybrid yet.

What is wrong with Bmw's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just seen an advert on the telly for the new Toyota.

Looks like a cracking car.

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?

I think so

In that case..... Honda, Audi or VW?

BMW

Ah, I'm not a fan of BMW

Omg, we can't meet then! :o

Noooooo, I was looking at the one series but.....

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

I drove a Lexis hybrid and loved it. Only complaint was the seats had no lumbar support and were a bitch on a long journey....

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"I drove a Lexis hybrid and loved it. Only complaint was the seats had no lumbar support and were a bitch on a long journey...."

The one I'm looking at has lumber support.

I was wondering on reliability and costs of up keeping.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous...."

Can't you just do really loud vocal engine noises

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By *nfinity1 OP Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous....

Can't you just do really loud vocal engine noises

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous....

Can't you just do really loud vocal engine noises

I believe they're looking to add sound generators to the newer models of electric vehicles.

Personally i say leave them silent and let natural selection run its course

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous....

Can't you just do really loud vocal engine noises

They need 'growlers ' remember those on push bikes?

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

OP what do you need from a car with regards to driving patterns. The downside of hybrid and or electric the lifespan of the batteries. If you buy second hand then you could be faced with a new battery system soon.

If you are looking at diesel you need to be driving it a reasonable distance every time. If no the newer diesels will clog up the DPF.

My advice would be to highlight what you use your car for and how big ut needs to be. Carry 4/5 people and stuff etc.

Good luck with your choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Range Rover with lpg tank...

Well it's a hybrid...

Or recycled cooking oil in a diesel...

Both mean you don't have to stop at every plug socket

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

I had the pleasure of test driving a Tesla S last week. Acceleration is mind blowing. O-60 in 2.8seconds,

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By *entleman55Man
over a year ago

S’th West Mc/r

Love my Lexus CT

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By *4u2016Woman
over a year ago

St albans / London

We have both the Toyota Yaris and Rav 4 hybrids and they drive fine never had an issue with acceleration. Most of the main dealer garages have very inexpensive service plans you can buy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't have an opinion one way or another but what I can do is comment on this thread. Which is great.

-Seduced

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

"I drove a Lexis hybrid and loved it. Only complaint was the seats had no lumbar support and were a bitch on a long journey....

The one I'm looking at has lumber support.

I was wondering on reliability and costs of up keeping."

Never had a problem with it in 3 years

only other issue was small boot lol

Upkeep issue was that it had to go to main dealers for services as others didn't want to touch hybrids so was a little more expensive but saved loads on fuel as very economical

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

"I drove a Lexis hybrid and loved it. Only complaint was the seats had no lumbar support and were a bitch on a long journey....

The one I'm looking at has lumber support.

I was wondering on reliability and costs of up keeping.

Never had a problem with it in 3 years

only other issue was small boot lol

Upkeep issue was that it had to go to main dealers for services as others didn't want to touch hybrids so was a little more expensive but saved loads on fuel as very economical

Oops just noticed my phone doesn't like the word LEXUS

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Could of course get a little Renault Twizzy town car..

Great fun speedy x2 seater. 50 miles to charge 50 mph and no windows so you can yell out if someone in the way.

Only trouble is when you get back to it loads of people waiting to ask questions about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tesla coupe fully electric 0-60 in 5 seconds

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"It's a bit to pricey for me, I'm looking to spend between 10 and 15 grand"

I own a 3rd gen prius..... should i just leave the thread now...

seriously though.. i got my second hand from a main deal so you should have to spend that much for one....

i love it though... and if you learn to drive it properly (forget everything your driving instructor told you about not coasting.....) i get about 55-60 mpg out of mine.....

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i am on the tesla model 3 waiting list... but with brexit happening and the drop in the pound, it means the car is going to be a lot more expensive... so i can made a decision closer to the time and get my deposit back if i decide....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The new Hyundai looks a good bet and 3 options to choose from.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All the Tesla models are gorgeous.Get some solar panels on your house and run your car on sunshine.

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By *entleman JackMan
over a year ago

Loughborough

Hybrid cars?

A bit like a flying boat.....

Not a very good boat,

And

Not a very good airplane either!

Dont waste your money!

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By *tace 309TV/TS
over a year ago

durham

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous...."
wait till the driverless cars hit the road then the shit will hit the fan .when you get run over who will be to blame then Robbie the robot ?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Lease a car, then you can upgrade when they improve

This! Don't tie up your capital in a depreciating asset.

I agree - leasing is much more sensible. Look around or wait for the right deals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Electric cars are frickin dangerous. I came very close to being hit by a Prius in a car park. Silently tried to run me down

Oblivious pedestrians are dangerous....wait till the driverless cars hit the road then the shit will hit the fan .when you get run over who will be to blame then Robbie the robot ?"

The robot will be pretty unlikely to run you over given its operating not just visually but with multiple laser raders so jas no blind spot.

If you get ran over by a robot car you're probbaly going to be the one paying for damaging the var :p

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By *ilary and DonaldCouple
over a year ago

chingford

"I am looking at getting a new car and have been swayed by hybrids.

Does anyone have any thoughts or advice on them?"

Don't get a Prius as you'll constantly get people jumping in the back thinking you're a cab.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't do it! Mrs

Should I go for a diesel then?"

If you do get a diesel make sure you do it before April when the new tax rules come in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd get a Tesla personally if I had the cash.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

My brother is on his 3rd Prius.

Personally, I can't stand them - but mainly because it's a f***ing ugly looking thing.

Personally, I have a 96 Pontiac Firebird.

Yep, I drive a 21 year old gas guzzling yank tank - that just happens to be returning between 32 & 40 mpg.

On part of a journey last night I got my average mpg up to 50mpg!!!!!

I have to say that I have been impressed by what i've seen in terms of performance of cars like the Tesla, but at the moment, the biggest drawback that I can see is range and recharging time.

I wish more development was being done on Hydrogen Fuel cell technology.

That said, I don't like the look of the Tesla - mind you, there's pretty much nothing on the market at the moment that takes my fancy - fussy git, I know.

Now, if someone was to produce a 98-02 shape Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that used Hydrogen Fuel Cells and powered Electric motors, then that would be the puppy for me

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One question.....Where would you get the hydrogen from?

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By *ilary and DonaldCouple
over a year ago

chingford

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

My brother is on his 3rd Prius.

Personally, I can't stand them - but mainly because it's a f***ing ugly looking thing.

Personally, I have a 96 Pontiac Firebird.

Yep, I drive a 21 year old gas guzzling yank tank - that just happens to be returning between 32 & 40 mpg.

On part of a journey last night I got my average mpg up to 50mpg!!!!!

I have to say that I have been impressed by what i've seen in terms of performance of cars like the Tesla, but at the moment, the biggest drawback that I can see is range and recharging time.

I wish more development was being done on Hydrogen Fuel cell technology.

That said, I don't like the look of the Tesla - mind you, there's pretty much nothing on the market at the moment that takes my fancy - fussy git, I know.

Now, if someone was to produce a 98-02 shape Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that used Hydrogen Fuel Cells and powered Electric motors, then that would be the puppy for me

One question.....Where would you get the hydrogen from?"

The hydrogen pump ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you considered the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as featured on Top Gear?

My brother is on his 3rd Prius.

Personally, I can't stand them - but mainly because it's a f***ing ugly looking thing.

Personally, I have a 96 Pontiac Firebird.

Yep, I drive a 21 year old gas guzzling yank tank - that just happens to be returning between 32 & 40 mpg.

On part of a journey last night I got my average mpg up to 50mpg!!!!!

I have to say that I have been impressed by what i've seen in terms of performance of cars like the Tesla, but at the moment, the biggest drawback that I can see is range and recharging time.

I wish more development was being done on Hydrogen Fuel cell technology.

That said, I don't like the look of the Tesla - mind you, there's pretty much nothing on the market at the moment that takes my fancy - fussy git, I know.

Now, if someone was to produce a 98-02 shape Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that used Hydrogen Fuel Cells and powered Electric motors, then that would be the puppy for me

One question.....Where would you get the hydrogen from?"

You can make hydrogen via a number of means all inefficent, then it needs to be inefficiently transported by road, then stored inefficiently where it will constantly leak, then convert it back to electricity in your car.

Compared to batteries and wires is a no go.

But the typical methos isnt electrolysis like "green" people think you make it from natural gas by stripping the h off the carbons.

So basicaly it's still fossil fuels but you wasted a shit load of energy instead of just using petrol or even lpg

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I've got a BMW hybrid. Amazing if you're doing short journeys. BMW claim 25 miles but in reality it's more like 15. Lovely to drive and also extremely rapid too.

If you're always doing long journeys I'd still recommend an economical diesel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've seen what a single 18650 battery can do when it explodes. Wouldn't fancy seeing 10,000 of them going off in an accident.

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By *eus n EuropaCouple
over a year ago

Runcorn

"I am a mercedes fan sadly they dont make an SLK hybrid yet.

What is wrong with Bmw's"

Nothing the BMW i8 is amazing but costly

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"I am a mercedes fan sadly they dont make an SLK hybrid yet.

What is wrong with Bmw's

Nothing the BMW i8 is amazing but costly "

The BMW 225XE is based in the i8 (transverse and de tuned)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've seen what a single 18650 battery can do when it explodes. Wouldn't fancy seeing 10,000 of them going off in an accident."

Dont fly on a dreamliner.

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