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Mitsubishi has already hit the headlines today after it announced an update to its engine technology to improve fuel economy across its range, but now U.K.-based Autocar says Mitsubishi Boss Osamu Masuko has confirmed that the next Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at rage3d):
Don't know that diesel hybrid scales down though, like a 1L diesel with a 50HP electric motor:....
Surprised other companies aren't, into account.
I like the diesel-hybrid concept.
Don't think I can fit in one, though.
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Diesel powertrains now account for about 41% of Q7 sales and 55% of A3 deliveries in the U.S., but those penetrations likely have been restricted by tight supplies.
David E. Zoia - WARDSAUTO - Jan. 26, 2012
This seems to be a reversal from the usual strategy...
Started by seftonm on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cleanmpg):
Downside? The entire M-diesel line.
No kidding.
Too bad they are so dang expensive.
? ??!?? dang...
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Just got back from a test drive of the new Peugeot 3008 diesel hybrid and I must say it's very impressive.
Details from the manufacturer here;
Peugeot | Diesel Hybrid Cars | 3008 HYbrid4 , http://www.peugeot.co.uk/Resources/C...ifications.pdf ,
Peugeot...
Started by GrumpyCabbie on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at priuschat):
Didn't Johnny test drive one on Fifth Gear? The combination diesel+electric suggests for the hybrid battery....
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I pulled this from Wired's Autopia blog:
"Volvo has launched a joint venture with a Swedish utility to put a plug-in hybrid on the road by 2012 in an push to dominate the emerging market for cars with cords.
The automaker says its partnership with Vattenfall...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at infopop):
With the present level hybrid technology is IT SUCKS, there aint no way in hell they are EVER going of the hybrids on the road right now get worse mileage than the diesel VWs, a 45mpg diesel trumps 35mpg hybrid all ....
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As tested by Autocar .
Unbelieveably, this is worse than what they got when they tested the standard non hybrid 2.0 diesel 3008.
Even when they did an economy run, they only got 48.6 mpg. The standard 2.0 HDi did 50.1 mpg. Yes I know this car weighs more...
Started by captainspeed on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at boards):
I once read an interview with a Fiat Engineer and he reckoned that diesel hybrids driving a hybrid....
I think we have our answer here.
: : People have often wondered why the hell the Japs never bothered with diesel hybrids.
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Searching for you folks that have already converted to diesel electric. My plans are for a 48 volt propulsion/house bank, 48 volt inverter, and diesel DC gen set. I am comfortable with electrics, have designed, built, and raced EVs.
Started by deckofficer on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sailnet):
Is there anyone on the forum who has also converted over to diesel-electric hybrid drive, are notoriously innefficient....
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Hey guys.
Sorry if I offend people with not talking about a jap car
Anyway iv got a 306 HDI as my daily, nice fat front mount, and remaped running a nice 163bhp and 275ftlb, iv got a spare turbo and was thinking about getting hybrid' anyone what it would...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ek9):
However....
Hybriding a turbo can cost in the region of £500 if you give it to a company to completely overhaul and rebuild.
Turbo was next to be upgraded but I sold the car on .
I had a 306 hdi, with front mount, and custom remap, running around 30psi .
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Realizing this is a farm/tractor community, let me explain my motive. I am 75yo, retired, Viet Nam Vet, Army combat surgeon,(I think I sniffed Agent Orange) who would rather garden then walk a stupid golf course at 50 bucks a throw to smack that little...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at tractorbynet):
A diesel....
Great little car.
I wanted to buid the xr3 hybrid or sheep.
1980's VW Rabbit did have the diesel (50hp) and turbodiesel (70hp) option, from a 1.5 liter engine It Yourself DIY Plans
Here is a site that may be of interest to you.
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Yet they are not supported in North america.
What could be the reason.
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=5441780701&searchurl=kn%3D9780321523068%26x%3D0%26y%3D0
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at linkedin):
Diesel cars are less common here than in Europe because fuel prices are much lower here associated with diesel....
Diesel has pretty much reached it's limit on development, hybrid and electric are just, does it?
etc.
Developemnt.
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Http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...rticle2320389/
Started by HeAvYfUeL on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 166):
That car was not nearly as nice, smaller, cheap.
Wanted to go test drive the Lexus CT200 Hybrid.
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