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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by skruse, Jul 10, 2006.

  1. skruse

    skruse Senior Member

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    Homepower's overview of true hybrids including Toyota Prius, Camry & Highlander; Honda Civic, Accord & Insight; Ford Escape - Mercury Mariner and Lexus RX 400h. Hybrids are a tiny step in the right direction providing a wedge into Detroit's inertia. Car buyers should be able to choose from as many as 30 to 40 hybrids by 2010 CE.

    http://www.homepower.com/files/featured/HP...pg28_Berman.pdf
     
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    That's pretty well written... with the exception of the YES/NO column in the chart. Generalizing "electric only" on that level is so wrong I don't even know where to begin. The three hybrid systems are so different, that info is extraordinarily misleading. I don't like it at all.


    Civic-Hybrid electric contribution & supply is so minor, it can barely even be detected... only a small amount for extremely short distances, and the engine is always in motion.

    Escape-Hybrid is the genuine, since the engine can remain at rest while an electric motor powers the wheels. But it only has a top speed up to 25 MPH, hardly realistic for any type of city cruising.

    Prius, as well as the other HSD vehicles, delivers a truly practical electric only. EV mode is up to 35 MPH. Stealth is up to 42 MPH. City & Suburb driving can favor electricity heavily.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skruse @ Jul 10 2006, 02:23 PM) [snapback]284071[/snapback]</div>

    Is all of the city Detroit now equated to the 'Evil Empire' :angry:

    AFAIK: Ford is still considered a part of "Detoit' auto industry... B)
     
    #3 wstander, Jul 10, 2006
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