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The next phase of hybrid development
http://www.nbc.com/assets/video/widg...ml?vid=1409590
I agree w Leno that this puts the Volt Hybrid technology smack in the middle of the automotive map. Really very significant IMO. And some really cool benefits derived from electric drive.
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
I was sold on the Volt, this is even better. I want one.
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
I agree its even better. This is really mainstream. I love the idea of welding using your truck as the generator.
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
Electric rates have been rock solid for many years, and it's also a big FU to the oil companies. (Is it ok to say FU, it's not ok to say EFN.)
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
Here in IL they have de-reg'd the electrical providers. So I'm paying $.059/kwh
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
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The up and coming electric concept vehicles are and will get better as time go's on. Like Jay Leno said. Great concept coming to light. Worlds quickest electric 1/4 mile drag car : http://youtu.be/UAYrsEOxqYc Check out the hole shot !!
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
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This guy lives near me and I ran across him in my Z at several lights. He was obviously showing it off. It was in an area of town that you just don't want to "play" but I can tell you his hole shot is crazy fast. I can envision a C8 vette with electric and doing 10sec 1/4mi but I can also see the need for a 1kw stereo in it playing V8 music in time with the speed
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Re: The next phase of hybrid development
I've seen the White Zombie before.
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