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While I dont agree with 23 mpg being considered a "gas gussler", not everyone can fit their family into something as small as a Prius. Remember that the conversion to electric and hybrid vehicles is not an overnight process. It takes time to get the power to fuel economy ratio needed to make things more efficient than their gas-only counterparts. While building electric cars and hybrids have been in the works for years(Chevy's old EV1 design started a long time ago, but failed) There is still a challenge to get the efficiency needed out of batteries, considering their weight. I think we should have started much sooner, but even a small step forward is better than not taking a step at all while waiting for the "perfect" battery car.
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