Comments on: Nascar's Hybrid Pace Car

By: clark

clark — Mon, 03 May 2010 05:58:07 +0000

A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle, or better performance. A variety of types of HEV exist, and the degree to which they function as EVs varies as well. The most common form of HEV is the hybrid electric car, although hybrid electric trucks (pickups and tractors) also exist.

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By: real exams

real exams — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:06:08 +0000

Its a very good post.This pace car is awesome. Ford is an American company with better quality.

By: Cobra

Cobra — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:15:37 +0000

mikej, you are such an ass! I do not work in the automotive industry. Grow up and buy American you little cry baby

By: Bryce

Bryce — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:16:52 +0000

well, just to clarify, Toyota had more recalls last year than even Chrysler, so I am not sure where you got your numbers. The recalls were also structural for Toyota (very bad and expensive, luckily under wraranty), whereas Chryslers had to do with software. GM had one too I think, for windsheild wipers though. lol

By: mikej

mikej — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:10:03 +0000

Cobra, you’re obviously a disgruntled employee of one of the big three paid to post in here. You really embarass yourself with your comment. Everyone (who has an IQ larger than their shoe size) knows that American cars are inferior in quality to imports. Check the recalls. Check which cars are still on the road after 150,000 miles. Check which “american” companies outsource their labour to foregin countries. And while youre at it, check out where the shirt and shoes you’re wearing are made.

By: mikej

mikej — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:57:04 +0000

ya know. I KNEW there was going to be a catch to this. It’s all just greenwash from Ford. They dont intend on seriously selling this car if it’s only going to make a 2 minute presentation. This car could easily pace the entire race and THAT would be good advertisement, but no. Ford just doesnt get it. Let them fail miserably.

By: steved28

steved28 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:37:16 +0000

JamesSS, The EPA figures for the Aura are 24/32. Not even close to my Altima (35/33). I drive mostly city type traffic, so the first number is the important one to me. I don't care what people say they get, I obtain far higher mileage than the EPA sticker too (42/36). But EPA numbers are the only unbiased numbers we have. And I got the full $2,350 tax credit.

Yes, if you don't make a real hybrid, then you can bill it as the "most affordable"

By: JamesSS

JamesSS — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:44:08 +0000

You could have bought a Saturn Aura Hybrid. It has been billed as the most affordable hybrid on the market. If you go to FuelEconomy.org You will see that they get comparative gas mileage while the Aura is only a mild hybrid. You could have saved yourself some money on the initial investment and broke even with gas savings sooner. Plus it qualifies for tax credits.

Based on average drivers it states that drivers have observed 33.7MPG for the Altima Vs. 30.1 for the Aura. Now of course driving styles vary, but for the cost, you cant beat the Aura.

On the flip side, GM and Ford now both offer mild Hybrids that are comparative in FE, but almost 2,000 cheaper according to Edmunds.com

By: t

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:45:08 +0000

HARD TO ADMIT THE FORD SMOKED THE JAP CAR. YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY

By: steved28

steved28 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:02:44 +0000

Cobra you contradict your own statements. I bought a car made in America, which does not employ UAW workers. It was a Nissan. Am I a bad American? BTW, where was the mid size American hybrid that was offered when I bought my car? Did I miss it? If the Fusion was for sale at that time, I would have seriously considered it.

I also own a Ford pickup (which, ironically, was made in Canada). It met my needs, and yes, it's as good if not better than any import in it's class. It's up to the car companies to solicit my business, not the other way around.