Every time we convert energy, we lose some in the transfer.
Prius owners realizing that they've been made a fool of, are trying
to add batteries and sneak a little AC electric:
http://www.hybridcars.com/blogs/powe...at-maker-faire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in...ectric_vehicle
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> Why not have real hybrids. Have a lawn mower engine turning a generator and
> use electric motors to drive all 4 wheels.
>
> It works great for diesel electric locomotives and an electric motor has its
> greatest torque when it is just starting to run.
>
> Probably costs more than what they are doing now.... <sigh>

 

Every time we convert energy, we lose some in the transfer.
Prius owners realizing that they've been made a fool of, are trying
to add batteries and sneak a little AC electric:
http://www.hybridcars.com/blogs/powe...at-maker-faire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in...ectric_vehicle
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> Why not have real hybrids. Have a lawn mower engine turning a generator and
> use electric motors to drive all 4 wheels.
>
> It works great for diesel electric locomotives and an electric motor has its
> greatest torque when it is just starting to run.
>
> Probably costs more than what they are doing now.... <sigh>

 

Every time we convert energy, we lose some in the transfer.
Prius owners realizing that they've been made a fool of, are trying
to add batteries and sneak a little AC electric:
http://www.hybridcars.com/blogs/powe...at-maker-faire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in...ectric_vehicle
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> Why not have real hybrids. Have a lawn mower engine turning a generator and
> use electric motors to drive all 4 wheels.
>
> It works great for diesel electric locomotives and an electric motor has its
> greatest torque when it is just starting to run.
>
> Probably costs more than what they are doing now.... <sigh>