Think of phev as replacing two cars. Before you had to have one gas car and one electric, for long distance and local trips, respectively. Now with phev you can have only one car that's a bit more complex.
That's the dream, anyway
That's the dream, anyway
Think of phev as replacing two cars
However, if you look at the mpg figures of, as an example, Toyota Prius with similarly sized traditional car you will notice that it indeed is worth the extra weight.
not having to lug a traditional gearbox around
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive#Transmiss...
The drivertrain in the hsg is pretty much tje electrical motors. I did not say it is lighter. I said some of the weight is offseted by the fact that the ice part doesnt have to lug all the traditional components. Not completely offseted, just helped a bit.