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Hybrids vs. Plug‐in hybrids vs. EV• In general, hybrids compare favorably with non‐hybrids with relativelysmall incremental costs and 10 to 40% fuel improvement• Micro hybrids have only modest improvement in fuel use• Mild hybrids are intermediate, with full hybrids giving largest savings• Plug‐ins have better fuel savings , but incremental costs are higher sopayback is longer• The optimum electric range for different driving patterns is still notsettled ld ‐ EPA web site can be used to personalize the driving ii pattern aswell as total miles and fuel costs• EVs are not selling well and are expensive because of battery costs.• Industry is reorienting toward plug‐in hybrids in order to improve sales• Fuel standards may entice some manufacturers to go with losses in evsales in order to satisfy requirements in US and other countries• If battery costs come down as predicted, ev sales should benefit themost, but plug‐ins will also benefit, particularly if power capabilityincreases