WRX hybrid possibly, sti hybrid likely not. Either way the torque delivery on an electric motor is superior to any Otto cycle engine I'm aware of, it will always have that stuck to the seat feel, and instantaneous surge regardless of the speed you are going.
I would much rather sacrifice a few hp and gain a performance hybrid powerplant than maintain the current path of development.
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Some very good points. Got me to thinking though.. and... sorry but:
Here is a logic based prediction: 20 to 30 years from now all cars will be electric battery cell powered. They will pretty much be bland unfun...transportation. Some will have solar power generating cells (to recharge battery system) built in to the skins of the car body. They will likely all be automated and self-driving to some extent. All limited to big brother set speeds.
Hobbyist Motorsports and such will be the pastime of the ultra rich since you will need special tracks to play and your daily driver will not even remotely be an option. There will be little chance to speed since all cars will be forced to maintain speed limits. No fast starts or fast merge on to highways, no fun driving on twisty roads and such.
The good: Car accidents and deaths will go down in frequency.
The Bad:
- Cars will still cost a bundle
- You will simply be buying an interior, something to sit in and enjoy music or reading while your computer, self-driving, auto takes you to work or the super market/mall.
- Motersports for the hobbyist? Completely gone except for a few people with billions.
I suspect it will be for the best. However I suggest we are not all fooled by the eletric battery powered stuff.. its coupled with self driving technology designed to control transportation. The best benefit is less deaths and injuries but the worst outcome could and very well will be the elimination of being able to move freely on the highways.