While much of this de-bunking of H2 is valid, there is one glaring piece of Oil Lobby fluff: "...GM in particular and some others delivered [electric...
I found this old article while doing a little research on the Stirling Engine. This engine might replace the ICE since it is more efficient. The disadvantages...
I didn't know you posted this before I reposted my original message. Nobody was interested on the subject in the Prius-2G group, so I posted the same message...
... http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/0428solar28.html ... I found it odd that they would use Hydrogen, rather than Helium for the...
... Stirling ... Stirling efficiency in practice is comparable to diesel. Advantages over diesel are emmissions, noise and maintenance. The big disadvantage is...
Here's an EV World article on plug-in hybrids, please consider subscribing to EV World, they need our support. From: http://tinyurl.com/23qbb May 01, 2004 Plug...
Why do these projects always use the most expensive components they can find? Big mistake. Think cheap. Use deepcycle batteries. The only 'unusual' part they ...
Ok, and what do you think are the costs involved designing a completely new DC/DC High-Power, High-Efficiency, Very reliable converter (for ultracaps or ...
Hi, Obviously, auto-amateurs are not going to be able to do as good a job as production auto guys. Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) has a serial hybrid...
These are some of the problems with H2, and an excellent synopsis. I would add that the current fool sells require "technical grade" H2 (i.e., without the HC...
Hello, The article made by Joseph J. Romm is interesting because it is going into more details then usual. Like others on this group I also disagree with his...
Features excellent coverage of CalCars' PRIUS+, the Electric Power Research Institute, and AC Propulsion. http://www.loe.org listen online, download the mp3...
Hi dough korthof, and hallo from Magdeburg Germany. First thing when I read your posting below was to contact Subaru Germany but nobody knows thomething about ...
Hello, A new picture of that Subaru SUBARU B9SC has been placed in the Photos of this group. The SUBARU B9SC is a prototype of a serial gridable hybrid in the ...
Here are two additional reports on this vehicle, which is very promising. Though on the downside it is a series hybrid, on the plus side has a higher highway...
I don't know if this has been a subject. I read this article from a magazine. This might be the ultimate device to store energy. They are still working on the...
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/volta.html Front wheel drive is an electric motor alone, and the rear axle is driven by the synergy drive. Probably...
There's not much money to be made here but I guarantee you'll meet some interesting people! I had previously posted an inquiry about this (message #546). Now...
Hello, The flywheel is one of the energy storage devices of interest for hybrids which is why links on this group give informations about it. You have found a...
I'm new to this group. Generally I'm a silent observer. I love Priuses ( silver '02) and other hybrids and the inherent simplicity and also the energy storing...
... wrote: ... Hey Paul, it boils down to the lack of motor/generator (to convert mechanical energy into electrical and vice versa), a big battery to store it...
... wrote: ... The best use for a regenerative vehicle that I can think of is mail delivery. A pure EV mail delivery vehicle would be the best of course. I...
After reviewing the CalCars.org site, the PriusTechPosts.doc there, and various related Yahoo newsgroups, I am quite interested in purchasing a Prius and...
JET (joint european torus) uses, i think two flywheels to power it's superconducting magnets just before firing; I believe the rotor has a mass of 3000 tons,...
http://www.todaystrucking.com/displayarticle.cfm?ID=3152 Hope or Hype? Hybrids are getting a lot of talk TORONTO, (May 10, 2004) -- Hybrid vehicles are...
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ! LET'S DO IT! PLEASE COPY, EMAIL & POST THIS MESSAGE TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, MESSAGE BOARDS AND BUSINESS CONTACTS! IT HAS BEEN CALCULATED THAT...
Hi, if I`m right the Prius uses an electric compressor to climatize the car. First thing I would do until we see a pluggable Prius is isolating the car with...
