Hybrids
What if our cars were zero emission for most trips plus we could use conventional fuel for long journeys at high speed. Hybrids use a combination of propulsion systems - commonly an electric motor + combustion engine - to get the best of both.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 18 March, 2012 - 04:02
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16-8-12 Submitted by MikeWhelan on 17 October, 2011 - 16:10
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 10 September, 2011 - 00:20
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occuring, or will have occured by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinairy rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Submitted by Ford on 1 August, 2011 - 12:57
Two Transit Connect Electric vans (with passengers) have successfully completed the 75-mile route from Oxford to London in a convoy of electric, hybrid and low-emission vehicles, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone Eco Rally.
Submitted by Greener Journeys on 26 July, 2011 - 10:45
The 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally convoy includes a Stagecoach double-decker bus with cutting-edge electric hybrid technology. The hybrids are smoother for passengers, quieter for pedestrians and emit ~30% less carbon, particulates and NOx than a standard vehicle. They operate at Park & Rides and on some of the busiest city centre routes.
Submitted by Racing Green En... on 21 July, 2011 - 19:48
RGE is a flagship project of Imperial College London and the team is made up of 11 highly motivated students and staff. From the Energy Futures Lab, Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, many of the team have experience in building hydrogen/electric hybrid race cars as part of the Imperial Racing Green initiative.
Submitted by Ford on 16 July, 2011 - 21:45
This fully electric van is based on the multi-award winning Transit Connect platform. It has the same loading space as a standard Connect van, has better handling and the brakes won't wear out as quickly. The range is up to 80 miles and it takes around 8hrs to fully re-charge using a normal 13A socket.
Submitted by Honda UK on 14 July, 2011 - 23:49
This was the world's first B-segment hybrid and has the lowest emissions of any automatic in this popular hatchback class. Honda’s hybrid system is lightweight, simple and effective. Revolve chose the Jazz as the official 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally press car because of low emissions, it's reliability, high roof-line and flexible interior.
Submitted by Lotus on 5 July, 2011 - 16:20
The cutaway hybrid Evora 414Evolution exhibit demonstrates Lotus Engineering’s technical expertise in: Lightweight Architectures, Efficient Performance, Driving Dynamics and Electrical and Electronic Integration.
Submitted by Connaught Engin... on 29 May, 2011 - 15:53
Connaught are a leading innovation and design engineering company that specialise in product design and development. Through their network of affiliated companies, they deliver CAD, historic motorsport tuning and retrofit hybrid systems.
Hybrid video
Sir Stirling Moss and others discuss technology and driving experience, plus how to get all the benefits of a hybrid without actually having to buy one.
