Comments on: The March Toward Plug-In Hybrids Continues

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By: Fang

Fang — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:54:32 +0000

C George says: “I think that people are moving toward delaying the purchase of any new car because they are tired of being strung along”
Why would anyone delay the purchase? I just sold a 300HP sportscar because GAS SUCKS! Toyota had the right idea a long time ago. So much so that Ford bought the first generation Prius power plant technology from them, and now offers it in their Escape hybrid. How else will Detroit make this “transition” other than to go to a hybrid gaselectric platform much like Toyota already seems to have perfected? – they even offer an 8 year warranty on all hybrid components. If anyone in Detroit orffered a 48/46 MPG vehicle comparable to the Prius they wouldn’t be losing their spot as the automotive king. In the meantime, as the Prius evolves into its third generation, and with it – their battery production, safety, and efficiency levels. They will continue to surpass Detroit – epecially building them in America. Toyota’s comittment to hybrid development will certainly pay off. I believe it provides an ideal model of the proper transition that Detriot needs to follow. The truth of it might be up for debate, but reports that EV1 patents were scammed away, and stolen by the very companies whose livelihood they threatened points out the idiocy that resides in Detroit. The future is now, and Detroit needs to get their act in shape if they expect to survive. News that they’re retooling for expanded small car production in place of trucks & SUV’s is a step, but consumers won’t shift their buying habits until it hurts their pocket books. Current gas prices are forcing their hand. The flood of large cars and SUV’s on the used car market and the losses that Detroit is taking on existing inventories of them prove that. America has always excelled when their back is against the wall, and gas prices & Detroit profits are a big motivator. Bring on the R&D, investment capitalists, and everyone else who wants to get on-board! – small high-torque turbo diesel hybrids, and supercharged EFI hybrids could bring mileage effciencies to Detroit that could expand Detroit’s production line, increase profits, and the opportunity for even more R&D on batteries. Screw government funding! That’s NOT the American way! – We made America what it is – NOT government funding. Where there is a will there is a way in America. But, America has so many problems right that its’ priorities need to be re-aligned. Well, I’ve had my say,… Remeber Lee Iacocca? He reportedly had a few things to say too – I VERY STRONGLY suggest reading it: http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/iacocca.asp
It really says it all – Very well said Lee!

By: concerned viewer

concerned viewer — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:05:40 +0000

yes they do…

http://ge.ecomagination.com/site/products/hybr.html

excerpt:

GE engineers are working on a hybrid locomotive that could capture all that energy and store it for later use. The goal: increase power while reducing fuel use and emmissions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:37:13 +0000

Check your facts about Tesla. It is one heck of a car, but is not being mass produced to drive down costs. Its already sold out of first years production. National news did a nice interview with Tesla and went for a ride in the car.

By: Bruce in Oklahoma

Bruce in Oklahoma — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:33:04 +0000

There are already many electric car choices in Europe. In fact, the Tesla is a sports car that has a waiting list. It costs $100,000 and Jay Leno has reviewed it on his Jay’s Garage web site. Now Leno is not a technical reviewer, but he is a “car guy” and it is the american “car guy” is who needs to get behind the move to electric. If our government doesn’t step up (and it needs to be something more than a shot at a reward like Mc Cain has proposed) and foster research in the form of a new Manhattan Project, we will all be sending our folding green to Europe to get our cars of green.

By: willem

willem — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:42:43 +0000

@ Blastcat

...from windmils in the future.

By: Blastcat

Blastcat — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:32:04 +0000

I love the idea of a plug-in car. Great, wonderful.

Where does all this "clean" electricity come from, charcoal burning electrical plants?

By: nyc solar

nyc solar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:38:19 +0000

I believe lead acid batteries (like the ones in a normal car) are about 80% efficient. NiMH, I believe is close. LiIon, NiCD, and the others.. I’m not too sure.

By: holzwo

holzwo — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:15:59 +0000

I think if each country put in a tenth of what the defence budget then even Canada would have 2 billion for battery research. If the States did this it would be free ev vehicle for the country. Then we would not have to be over seas protecting our oil interests.
But who's in the oil business as much as exxon? Who's coffers would be devasted if the first 60 miles of every day was from the hydro plug in over night and not from oil?
I know this may be border line conspiracy theory but I think if people logically think about the questions around why no funding then we would understand why we are not eliminating 40% of the oil we consume.

By: Art

Art — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:03:35 +0000

..so the US Government commited to only $10 to each of the Big Three for 3 year period? …is that what the Bush Administration reported being commited to New Energy support? Last night (6/20) I just heard that the US Government approved a new package deal for the War in Iraq(.aka Oil War) for $165 BILLIONS!!!!!!!! and only 30millions for Alternative fuel energy? ..hummm…this just makes no sense…