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Current '''[[WikiPedia:Hybrid vehicle|W:Hybrid vehicles]]''' ([[HEV]]) such as the [[Honda Insight]], [[Toyota Prius]], and [[WikiPedia:List of hybrid vehicles|W:other hybrid vehicles]] are unfortunently not '''[[WikiPedia:Battery electric vehicle|W:Battery electric vehicles]]''' (BEV), as they can not use [[WikiPedia:Electricity|W:electricity]] as an external fuel source.  Rather they are gas cars with some electric car tricks, but not the most important ability of not using gassoline as [[WikiPedia:Fuel|W:fuel]].  So such vehicles may prove to become the missing links in the '''[[History]]''' of transportation.  The effeciency advantage of [[WikiPedia:Electric motor|W:electric motor]]s and [[WikiPedia:Battery|W:batteries]] are diminished with the requirement of burning [[WikiPedia:Combustion|W:combustables]] with an onboard [[WikiPedia:Heat engine|W:heat engine]].  Better it would be, to more fully utilize the [[WikiPedia:Waste heat|W:waste heat]] from traditional local power [[WikiPedia:Cogeneration|W:cogeneration]] plants.  With an eye towards [[WikiPedia:Wind power|W:wind]], [[WikiPedia:Solar power|W:solar]], and other [[WikiPedia:Sustainable|W:sustainable]] resources which will make BEVs cleaner as they age.  Rather than transitioning from gasoline current hybrids are merely a way to reduce ''(slightly)'' consumption of finite [[WikiPedia:Fossil fuels|W:fossil fuels]].  It's the versitility of using traditional combustion and an array of electric fuel sources which makes '''[[Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle]]s''' (PHEV) such an attractive solution which could be easily achieved today with off the shelf technologies.  As the president said in his 2005 State of the Union address "[[SEVA:User:Rjf#State of the Union 2005|America is addicted to oil]]", BEVs and PHEVs are critical to solutions capable of more than doubling transportation effeciency and eliminating vehicle CO2 emissions for most trips.  Since currently no production [[PHEV]]s exist, Hybrid Conversions are modified production vehicles with larger batteries and chargers.
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Current '''[[WikiPedia:Hybrid vehicle|W:Hybrid vehicles]]''' ([[HEV]]) such as the [[Honda Insight]], [[Toyota Prius]], and [[WikiPedia:List of hybrid vehicles|W:other hybrid vehicles]] are unfortunately not '''[[WikiPedia:Battery electric vehicle|W:Battery electric vehicles]]''' (BEV), as they can not use [[WikiPedia:Electricity|W:electricity]] as an external fuel source.  Rather they are gas cars with some electric car tricks, but not the most important ability of not using gasoline as [[WikiPedia:Fuel|W:fuel]].  So such vehicles may prove to become the missing links in the '''[[History]]''' of transportation.  The efficiency advantage of [[WikiPedia:Electric motor|W:electric motor]]s and [[WikiPedia:Battery|W:batteries]] are diminished with the requirement of burning [[WikiPedia:Combustion|W:combustables]] with an onboard [[WikiPedia:Heat engine|W:heat engine]].  Better it would be, to more fully utilize the [[WikiPedia:Waste heat|W:waste heat]] from traditional local power [[WikiPedia:Cogeneration|W:cogeneration]] plants.  With an eye towards [[WikiPedia:Wind power|W:wind]], [[WikiPedia:Solar power|W:solar]], and other [[WikiPedia:Sustainable|W:sustainable]] resources which will make BEVs cleaner as they age.  Rather than transitioning from gasoline current hybrids are merely a way to reduce ''(slightly)'' consumption of finite [[WikiPedia:Fossil fuels|W:fossil fuels]].  It's the versatility of using traditional combustion and an array of electric fuel sources which makes '''[[Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle]]s''' (PHEV) such an attractive solution which could be easily achieved today with off the shelf technologies.  As the president said in his 2005 State of the Union address "[[SEVA:User:Rjf#State of the Union 2005|America is addicted to oil]]", BEVs and PHEVs are critical to solutions capable of more than doubling transportation efficiency and eliminating vehicle CO2 emissions for most trips.  Since currently no production [[PHEV]]s exist, Hybrid Conversions are modified production vehicles with larger batteries and chargers.
  
Hybrids can be clasified as [[Series Hybrid]]s like diesel locomotives, very heavy machinery, and EV's with pushers or on board generators; [[Parallel Hybrid]]s such as the Honda's [[IMA]]; and [[Series-Parallel Hybrid]]s like Toyota's [[HSD]], Ford's [[Ford Hybrid System]] [[WikiPedia:Ford Escape Hybrid|W:Ford Escape Hybrid]], and General Motors and DaimlerChrysler's [[AHS2]].
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Hybrids can be classified as [[Series Hybrid]]s like diesel locomotives, very heavy machinery, and EV's with pushers or on board generators; [[Parallel Hybrid]]s such as the Honda's [[IMA]]; and [[Series-Parallel Hybrid]]s like Toyota's [[HSD]], Ford's [[Ford Hybrid System]] [[WikiPedia:Ford Escape Hybrid|W:Ford Escape Hybrid]], and General Motors and DaimlerChrysler's [[AHS2]].
  
 
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| 2006 || [[Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid]]     || maybe never, it's a ''Mild hybrid''
 
| 2006 || [[Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid]]     || maybe never, it's a ''Mild hybrid''
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| 2006 || [[Lexus GS 450h]] || It's got the ''electric'' motor for it!
 
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* 2007 [[Honda Fit Hybrid]] [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/honda_fit_hybri.php treehugger.com]
 
* 2007 [[Honda Fit Hybrid]] [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/honda_fit_hybri.php treehugger.com]
 
** [[EVDL_Maillist:2006./3./32|EVDL - Low-cost hybrid version of Honda Fit subcompact car]], [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/message/49521 Yahoo Prius-G2], [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid/message/19438 Yahoo honda-hybrid]
 
** [[EVDL_Maillist:2006./3./32|EVDL - Low-cost hybrid version of Honda Fit subcompact car]], [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/message/49521 Yahoo Prius-G2], [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid/message/19438 Yahoo honda-hybrid]
 
* 2006 [[Lexus GS 450h]] [http://www.car.co.nz/newsevents.asp?articleid=11180], [http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/motoring/The+new+Lexus+GS450+h-869.html]
 
  
 
* 2006 [[Saturn Vue Hybrid]] [http://www.carpages.ca/go/autonews/05262006,saturn_vue_green_line_earns_epas_most_highway_fuel_efficiency_suv.aspx] [http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/163_news060601_2007_saturn_vue_green_line_fuel_economy/]
 
* 2006 [[Saturn Vue Hybrid]] [http://www.carpages.ca/go/autonews/05262006,saturn_vue_green_line_earns_epas_most_highway_fuel_efficiency_suv.aspx] [http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/163_news060601_2007_saturn_vue_green_line_fuel_economy/]
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* [http://www.designline.co.nz/electbusenlarg.html Designline Olymbus] is a series hybrid with a 30kW gas turbine as the prime source. [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius_Technical_Stuff/message/16349]
 
* [http://www.designline.co.nz/electbusenlarg.html Designline Olymbus] is a series hybrid with a 30kW gas turbine as the prime source. [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius_Technical_Stuff/message/16349]
  
* ? GM commuter busses [http://www.technologynewsdaily.com/node/3137]
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* ? GM commuter buses [http://www.technologynewsdaily.com/node/3137]
  
 
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-prius/message/92602 Volvo Hybrid truck article w/video]
 
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-prius/message/92602 Volvo Hybrid truck article w/video]
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* Hybrid Taxes [http://www.uschamber.com/ncf/publications/default.htm uschamber.com]
 
* Hybrid Taxes [http://www.uschamber.com/ncf/publications/default.htm uschamber.com]
 
** 2005.11.25 - Yahoo Prius-2G [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/message/46013 Chamber Suggests Taxing Hybrids and Billing Drivers By the Mile]
 
** 2005.11.25 - Yahoo Prius-2G [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/message/46013 Chamber Suggests Taxing Hybrids and Billing Drivers By the Mile]
** 2005.11.26 - EVDL [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/53493 Extra TAX on High-Milage Hybrids ?? WHAT !!]
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** 2005.11.26 - EVDL [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/53493 Extra TAX on High-Mileage Hybrids ?? WHAT !!]
 
** 2005.11.25 - mercurynews.com [http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/13254673.htm Report suggests taxing hybrids, billing drivers by mile]
 
** 2005.11.25 - mercurynews.com [http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/13254673.htm Report suggests taxing hybrids, billing drivers by mile]
  

Revision as of 06:31, 7 July 2006

Current W:Hybrid vehicles (HEV) such as the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius, and W:other hybrid vehicles are unfortunately not W:Battery electric vehicles (BEV), as they can not use W:electricity as an external fuel source. Rather they are gas cars with some electric car tricks, but not the most important ability of not using gasoline as W:fuel. So such vehicles may prove to become the missing links in the History of transportation. The efficiency advantage of W:electric motors and W:batteries are diminished with the requirement of burning W:combustables with an onboard W:heat engine. Better it would be, to more fully utilize the W:waste heat from traditional local power W:cogeneration plants. With an eye towards W:wind, W:solar, and other W:sustainable resources which will make BEVs cleaner as they age. Rather than transitioning from gasoline current hybrids are merely a way to reduce (slightly) consumption of finite W:fossil fuels. It's the versatility of using traditional combustion and an array of electric fuel sources which makes Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) such an attractive solution which could be easily achieved today with off the shelf technologies. As the president said in his 2005 State of the Union address "America is addicted to oil", BEVs and PHEVs are critical to solutions capable of more than doubling transportation efficiency and eliminating vehicle CO2 emissions for most trips. Since currently no production PHEVs exist, Hybrid Conversions are modified production vehicles with larger batteries and chargers.

Hybrids can be classified as Series Hybrids like diesel locomotives, very heavy machinery, and EV's with pushers or on board generators; Parallel Hybrids such as the Honda's IMA; and Series-Parallel Hybrids like Toyota's HSD, Ford's Ford Hybrid System W:Ford Escape Hybrid, and General Motors and DaimlerChrysler's AHS2.

Current Production Hybrid include
Year     Make and Model PHEV Versions
2000 Honda Insight Insight PHEV ideas
2002 Honda Civic Hybrid none yet
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid none yet
2000 Toyota Prius none yet
2004 Toyota Prius Prius PHEV
2006 Toyota Camry Hybrid none yet
2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid none yet
2005 Lexus RX 400h none yet
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Escape PHEV Ford is talking about it!
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid none yet
2006 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid     maybe never, it's a Mild hybrid
2006 Lexus GS 450h It's got the electric motor for it!

Prototype Hybrids:

  •  ? GM commuter buses [10]

Other Links

Emergency Response Safety

Prius 50kmph frontal impact.jpg
Toyota prius 2004.jpg

News

The CalCars_Maillist: is a great resource for current news regarding PHEVs, visit the Official CalCars-News Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/calcars-news.

See also:

http://www.komotv.com/news/images/hybrid_sealion_011106.jpg