why no alternative fuel hybrids? lpg/diesel?

VB- · 11-22-2009, 01:15 AM

to me it seems obvious, LPG or diesel powered hybrid, but doesnt seem to happen? why?

drew_flux · 11-22-2009, 03:11 AM

No idea why this path hasn't been explored.though i have seen photos of some preproduction 10series prius vehicles that had diesel d4 series engines,same as a hilux engine.toyota claimed at the time that there was not a viable market for a diesel hybrid.

11-22-2009, 01:15 AM	#1
VB- SupraForums Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 277	why no alternative fuel hybrids? lpg/diesel? to me it seems obvious, LPG or diesel powered hybrid, but doesnt seem to happen? why?

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11-22-2009, 03:11 AM	#2
drew_flux Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney,australia Posts: 57	No idea why this path hasn't been explored.though i have seen photos of some preproduction 10series prius vehicles that had diesel d4 series engines,same as a hilux engine.toyota claimed at the time that there was not a viable market for a diesel hybrid.