Hybrid Car News » hybrid system http://hybridcar-news.com Hybrid cars research and tools. Info about diesel, alternative fuels and high-mpg cars Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:57:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 No dual mode hybrid cars for GM? http://hybridcar-news.com/no-dual-mode-hybrid-cars-for-gm/ http://hybridcar-news.com/no-dual-mode-hybrid-cars-for-gm/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:25:49 +0000 Hybrid Technolog http://www.hybridcar-news.com/?p=169 I’m not a fan of big SUVs, but my test drives of the Chevy Tahoe hybrid have left me quite impressed. While I don’t advocate big SUVs, the technology powering GM’s dual mode hybrid vehicles is quite remarkable. I just wish it was in pickup trucks and cars, rather than large SUVs that most consumers

No dual mode hybrid cars for GM?

]]> I’m not a fan of big SUVs, but my test drives of the Chevy Tahoe hybrid have left me quite impressed. While I don’t advocate big SUVs, the technology powering GM’s dual mode hybrid vehicles is quite remarkable. I just wish it was in pickup trucks and cars, rather than large SUVs that most consumers really don’t need.

Fortunately, GM will put this hybrid technology in trucks soon, a very smart hybrid application. Unfortunately, this technology will probably not ever find its way into GM’s cars or sedans. Yesterday’s AutomotiveNews claimed that, currently, GM has no plans to make such hybrid vehicles. And, even if they did, it would take at least two years to roll out.

The future of hybrid cars, as far as GM is concerned, is either E Flex, such as in the Chevy Volt, or a lithium-powered BAS, or mild hybrid system.

No dual mode hybrid cars for GM?

]]> http://hybridcar-news.com/no-dual-mode-hybrid-cars-for-gm/feed/ 0 Porsche Panamera Hybrid http://hybridcar-news.com/porsche-panamera-hybrid/ http://hybridcar-news.com/porsche-panamera-hybrid/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:41:26 +0000 Hybrid Technolog http://www.hybridcar-news.com/?p=98 Porsche has announce on plans of a hybrid Panamera, Porsche four-door sport sedan! The Panamera will have a gasoline-electric hybrid driveline when it goes on sale in 2009. The full parallel-hybrid system of the Panamera will be configured with the battery unit positioned below the luggage compartment. The hybrid module containing an additional clutch and

Porsche Panamera Hybrid

]]> Porsche has announce on plans of a hybrid Panamera, Porsche four-door sport sedan! The Panamera will have a gasoline-electric hybrid driveline when it goes on sale in 2009.

The full parallel-hybrid system of the Panamera will be configured with the battery unit positioned below the luggage compartment. The hybrid module containing an additional clutch and electric motor will be between the engine and transmission.
The word for Porsche is that the hybrid module will be able to run on gasoline or electric power or a combination of both. The goal is for zero emissions, fuel savings in city and highway driving and maximum performance when desired.

Automotive spy photographer Brenda Priddy said the Panamera is scheduled to be shown at the 2009 Geneva show in early March.

Porsche Panamera Hybrid

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