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Indeed. This headline had me feel like I was taking crazy pills. As far as I can tell, this is in no way, shape or form a "New Idea".

2 things can be true: the 2011 Volt would be classified as an EREV, and "your average hybrid" would not.

No, this design is not totally new. Despite the article implying this.

Diesel electric locomotives have been using this concept since the 1930s or 1940s.

Also the Nazi's Maus tank/armoured vehicle