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... "engines are only truly efficient at one speed and up to temperature... so throttling back the engine is only good for keeping it warm... but not efficient
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I kinda agree and kinda disagree... modern hybrids are bad... but engines are only truly efficient at one speed and up to temperature... so throttling back