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I was wondering why Toyota didn't make the Prius a diesel/electric hybrid instead of petrol. For an eco-car I would have thought it've made more sense. Or maybe even an lpg/electric hybrid ?
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I can't see Diesel being banned anytime soon. I was wondering how you'd replace diesel in say Lorries and Trains etc.
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Diesels and electric motors produce large amounts of torque with electric motors able to gain max torque from 0 rpm. With the Prius torque is comparable to a 5.7L Gen III V8.
Also it has a battery to recharge therefore you need something with a high power output oe petrol engine.
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The main market for the Prius is the USA, diesel isn't popular in there.
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