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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    Hybrids need refuelling less frequently because they can run part of the time on the electric motor. That's why hybrid Camrys are favoured as taxis.
    I didn't say it was a plug in.
    Correct,i wasn't saying you did say it was plug in,but with a plug in hybrid,as said,savings are increased substantially,and Toyota do build these vehicles,but they don't import them here.They have a much larger battery.

    Once again it looks like we are not getting the best technology.

    In fact in the review for Corolla,due to the extra costs of the Hybrid over the IC model,it will take approximately 4 yrs to pay for itself.

    Most company vehicles are replaced every 4 yrs or so,so the savings may not be there.

    Taxis are a different market due to the huge number of K's they do.Prius have been used extensively as taxis for many years.

    By the time the Hybrid Hilux is here,hopefully it will be plug in,and not a lot more expensive than its IC models.

    This is the type of vehicle the market in Aus really needs.
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    We don't have the latest emissions or fuel quality standards, which were delayed for political reasons, so we don't get the latest versions of some vehicles because our dirty fuel would ruin their filters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weeds View Post
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    Hey GoiyBush,

    Google Rivan R1S Forest Ranger. Might be of interest?

    Sorry I can’t post a link directly - it’s a little hard via my phone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grey_ghost View Post
    Hey GoiyBush,

    Google Rivan R1S Forest Ranger. Might be of interest?

    Sorry I can’t post a link directly - it’s a little hard via my phone.
    Bing !
    that will put the cat among the pigeons ! (only problem the Rivian does not have live axles, meh, details details )

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    I think it is called Vaporware.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilipA View Post
    I think it is called Vaporware.

    Regards Philip A
    You got that right (on this version), but despite your chagrin, the Rivian R1T and R1S are actually real.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goingbush View Post
    You got that right (on this version), but despite your chagrin, the Rivian R1T and R1S are actually real.
    So is this



    The rivians are vapourware until available to buy

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    Quote Originally Posted by manic View Post
    So is this



    The rivians are vapourware until available to buy
    And then so is this



    and this


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    The lightweight, I can buy one and convert just the same. Not vapourware.

    The judge dread 101s , not a good example either - I just couldn't resist posting it. They still look mad futuristic.

    I'm not a fan of this word btw - vapourware.

    But by new found definition, it seems if it is a product hyped for future release with no guarantee it will come to market. It can be called vapourware

    Defender is looking very likely but technically no guarantee. Same with rivian. Although much more likely not to cross the finish line, they have never released a car and are banking on massive lithium batteries with fragile supply lines. Could go tits up very fast.

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