Question by al mond: In a hybrid vehicle like the Toyota Prius, couldn’t the electric motor be used to replace the transmission?
Couldn’t the electric motor part of the hybrid vehicle be used strictly for getting up to speed before connecting to the gasoline engine. The gas engine might then be run at a constant speed with greater gas engine efficiency. Maybe even not have a conventional transmission system at all, but use the electric motor in its place.
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Answer by SlightlyDusty Things could get scary with a direct drive to the wheels at 3000-6000 rpm
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Question by : looking 2 buy a new car maybe hybrid or smart car, or electric?
own a cleaning business so we drive all over the state of RI. Should I get a hybrid car, electric, or smart car. Must be very basic and solid as the cleaners will be driving it and will not take care of it as it is their own.
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Answer by Tanner Malibu or Corolla.Small gas engine. Not hybrid electric or smart.
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Learn more about NS4 at Toyota Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com ) and Toyota Global (http ) Toyota will debut the NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at the North Amerian International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 10, 2012
Syndicated technology columnist Marc Saltzman chats about the 2012 Chevy Volt electric vehicle. In this video, Marc discusses its pros ad cons and demonstrates a few features while driving across Alaska. Video Rating: 4 / 5
This car is worlds fastest electric supercar! The car is being made by the croatian company Rimac Automobili and is called “Concept One” The car has an electric engine that produces 1088 HP! 0-100 Km/h in 2,8 sek. Topspeed 305 km/h (limited) Range: 600 km (way more than a Tesla Roadster) Is this the future of supercars? Tell me what you think about this car and the idea of an electric supercar down below! If you like this video make sure to subscribe and to follow me on facebook: www.facebook.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
If you need a big Porsche that’s affordable to run, you now have two options — there’s a Panamera with a 3 litre diesel engine or this new petrol-electric S Hybrid, both of which will do over 40mpg. And whilst the hybrid has more power, the diesel is nearly £30000 cheaper. If the aim is to save money then, should the hybrid even be considered? We decided to find out. Video Rating: 4 / 5
Question by T-Bone: How far can a Hybrid or Electric vehicle pull a fully loaded trailer when its 20 below zero outside?
Even at best case senerio, it cannot maintain highway speed of 65 mph with a meager 3500 lb towing capacity….
Some people like myself live in cold weather climates (northern MN) Temps as low as 50 below zero F are not uncommon here.
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Answer by Country Club Conservative Depends. They make hybrid Suburbans now.
In the summer of 2011 Nissan amazed race fans at the Le Mans 24-Hour in France with the 100% electric race car the NISMO RC. Then two weeks later, a slightly modified Nissan LEAF took on the world’s tallest racetrack, the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado USA. www.Facebook.com
The Mitsubishi i MiEV is the first mainstream electric car to go on sale in Europe, with a North American version due during the latter part of 2011. Long term electric car owner, Michael Boxwell, reviews the car. Video Rating: 3 / 5
Question by Mac Rowling: Can we expect a gas-electric hybrid car by 2012?
I am really thrilled with this question that is constantly striking my mind. I would really love to see this kind of a car running on the roads. Do you know any automaker who can roll out such a car.
Toyota Prius+ is Europe’s first full hybrid 7-seater. Now everyone can experience the economy, low emissions and flexibility of Hybrid Synergy Drive®. With its compact lithium-ion battery, Prius+ features 3 tiered rows of seats, with MPV-style flexibility and space for all. Video Rating: 5 / 5
David Spady reveals how California preaches about using electric cars, but makes it more expensive for electric car drivers.
( www.TFLcar.com ) Is this the next generation of the Lexus GS? When a automobile manufacturer launches a new car they often show it first to the press first. The car company provides reporters with video of the car. Here is the very first video of the Lexus LF-Gh hybrid Concept on the road. We added our own music and editing to the video to bring you the first look at the newest Lexus concept car that signals the new design direction for Lexus.
California Hybrid Drivers Lose Car-Pool Lane Privileges
Starting July 1st, solo drivers of hybrid cars in California will see their special pass to the car pool lane disappear. Since 2004, hybrid owners with a special permit were allowed entry into California’s High-Occupancy-Vehicle (HOV) lanes even when driving alone. The special yellow key-shaped decals that denoted access quickly became a… Read more on The Car Connection
Incentives for manufacture, import of hybrid cars pushed
SEVERAL fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for the manufacture, assembly, conversion and importation of electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles is being pushed “to promote the market for cleaner vehicles and pave the way for the realization of having a healthier environment.” read more Read more on Sun Star
Neighborhood e-vehicles set to boom in Asia Pacific
Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) have outstanding benefits of zero-tail pipe emissions, low vibration and noise as well as low running and maintenance costs due to negligible recharge costs. Read more on Newsbytes.ph
Green light ahead
David Tolwinski is a convert. And he has his daughter to thank for it. Tolwinski was skeptical of the Toyota Prius when the hybrid vehicle first came out. Then, a few years ago, his daughter wanted a new car when she graduated from college and was heading to Arizona for graduate school. He wanted to buy her a small sport … Read more on Boston Globe
Hertz Introduces Electric Bikes in London
London, UK – Hertz has now become the first major car rental company to offer electric bicycles for rental, with the introduction of Ultra Motor electric bicycles to London ( www.hertz.co.uk/electricbikes ). Visitors and residents alike can now explore the capital by electric cycling with the fun Fast4ward Edge and A2B Hybrid 24 models, at up to speeds of 15.5mph. Read more on Auto Rental News
PhillyInc: Pa. hopes for a S. Korean plant are dashed
Can you miss something you never really had? The Associated Press reported over the weekend that South Korean electric-vehicle maker CT&T Co. Ltd. won’t be building final-assembly operations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Read more on The Philadelphia Inquirer
