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Originally Posted by naikaidriver
Toyota built a prototype, new MR-2 that is a hybrid a while ago but I'm not sure if they will ever build it.
Both front wheels were electrically driven while a turbocharged inline-4 was driving the rears. Of course, you did mention "affordable". It's unlikely that this car would be very affordable should they ever build it.
IMHO, if you were to combine electric and mechanical energy to provide power to a car, this is the way to go with current technology. Blowing air with an electric compressor will never be a viable option until its efficiency is higher than a mechanical compressor like a supercharger.
Scott
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Doesn't seem like it should be hard Toyota is selling or leading their tech for hybrids to everyone so I don't see why more companies are not simply adding a small batterypack and motor to their cars yeah your adding let's say 500 pounds but your increasing power and mpgs. I dunno seems like everyone wants all power or everyone wants retardedly slow mpg getters.... no one wants the in between