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Originally Posted by billy bleach
Is there a danger of oversimplyfying this? Surely a hybrid system would require a new gearbox and where would the batteries be stored in current cars? Not the work of morning and maybe not the £20k per car suggested?
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It depends on what form the hybrid takes. They could just simply replace the alternator with an electric motor which provides more torque. The battery, which is recharged by braking, slowing down, is relatively small and would take up very little room sitting on the floor next to the driver.