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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett
The point though is that when you are burning that fossil fuel, you are doing so at a greater rate per mile than a normal engine.
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While I don't think this is true, in fact the opposite, even if it was what would it matter? The vehicle itself uses less fuel to go further. Hence fewer tank stops, less fuel burned over its lifespan. The best thing about a hybrid vehicle is that it uses 'free' energy, so any weight penalty is already offset by that.
Also, while indeed your point might have some merit when running on the freeway with the hybrid system not engaged, the reverse is true when you are driving in a city and have to brake and accelerate. When accelerating the engine has to do a lot less work because it gets help from the hybrid system.