Why “hybrids” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Hybrids are more expensive
by rendang · Sep 28, 2026
> I used to like hybrids I think that is a transition issue with most tech. Like when film cameras were first transitioning to digital there was a lot of reasons you wouldn't ju…
by m463 · Sep 28, 2026
There’s a lot of good replies here but I’ll add mine too: The simples reason is this. What you’re describing is having a gas motor spin a thing (the generator) -> charge battery…
by jedbrooke · Sep 28, 2026
Compared the old 2020 Leaf the current model has around 387 mile range, which I think is enough that I wouldn't worry about range. They also charge a lot faster now it's using a…
by Lio · Sep 28, 2026
Hybrids were a great solution 30 years ago. So many companies dragged their feet for so long they’re only putting them in everything now that the writing is on the wall it’s muc…
by MBCook · Sep 28, 2026
> In terms of drive train these are more complex to manufacture and more costly to maintain than an EREV They really aren't, an EREV needs two electric motors and fixed gears co…
by enragedcacti · Sep 28, 2026
Interest
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