The Future of Hybrid Technology

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What is this discussion about? Hybrid Cars

What does the future hold? What breakthroughs are just around the corner? The current hybrids are just the starting point. Let's hear your thoughts on what automotive power is going to look like in the years to come!

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#1267 of 1335 sinepman by pf_flyer HOST May 09, 2005 (7:59 am)
I've moved your post about the Suburban hybrid to the Future Hybrids: Which Model Will Be Next? topic. That's the place to discuss possible upcoming hybrid offerings. Let's keep this one to a discussion of how the technology might advance rather than a discussion of specific makes and models.
#1269 of 1335 Re: Hybrid Minivans [tempusvn] by stevedebi Jul 11, 2005 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: tempusvn (Feb 15, 2005 11:41 am) "Toyota is already selling the Sienna in Hybrid Form in Japan. No word on when it will be sold elsewhere. " That is not a Sienna. The US version is larger and heavier, as the article points out. A hybrid sienna is unlikely to be much better at MPG than a Hybrid Highlander. A bit better, due to the aerodynamics, but nothing like the Prius or Civic, and probably not enough to earn a ROI over 150K miles.
#1270 of 1335 Re: Good Post !! [larsb] by stevedebi Jul 11, 2005 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Feb 15, 2005 1:05 pm) Larsb, They leased one to a family here in SoCal last month. About $600 per month, as I recall. Replies to this message: larsb (Jul 11, 2005 3:19 pm) gagrice (Jul 11, 2005 4:05 pm) falconone (Jul 11, 2005 5:07 pm)
#1271 of 1335 Re: Good Post !! [stevedebi] by larsb Jul 11, 2005 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 11, 2005 3:16 pm) Yes, I saw that....a million dollar car, leased for $500 a month....that's the "Deal Of The Century" so far this millenium.... Replies to this message: gagrice (Jul 11, 2005 4:05 pm) falconone (Jul 11, 2005 5:07 pm)
#1272 of 1335 Re: Good Post !! [larsb] by gagrice Jul 11, 2005 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Jul 11, 2005 3:19 pm) "Deal Of The Century" Not if it has some catastrophic problem. How safe are the hydrogen cells if hit real hard in a collision? The only advantage I see is bragging rights. Replies to this message: falconone (Jul 11, 2005 5:07 pm)
#1273 of 1335 Re: Good Post !! [gagrice] by falconone Jul 11, 2005 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Jul 11, 2005 4:05 pm) Can we say Hindenburg??
#1274 of 1335 Sort of ... pardon the pun... inflamatory by pf_flyer HOST Jul 11, 2005 (5:12 pm)
Couldn't resist. How long has it been since the Hindenberg? How many other "hydrogen accidents" have there been since then involving any type of transportation, experimnetal or not? And really, what are the chances or something catastrophic happening to one particular vehicle? Science marches on! Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jul 11, 2005 8:03 pm) falconone (Jul 12, 2005 4:31 am)
#1275 of 1335 Hybrids R Us (Meet'g The Needs Of Today!) by railroadjames Jul 11, 2005 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 11, 2005 5:12 pm) I totally agree with you. We've all been driving around with potential bombs (everyone of us) with gasoline tanks that have numerous times (oh, what the heck) COUNTLESS times Blown up. You could fill a stadium with the lives lost in accidents where the tank ruptured leading to bye-bye land. No one quit driving cars in spite of that kind of tragic history. One more point from an earlier post about hybrids being potentially expensive to repair down the road past warrantee....Anyone notice lately "digital cameras" drastic drop in price since just a few years ago when they were sky-high? I remember my 1st digial watch I purchased SEARS for $220.00 just to be the first to have one. Now look.....They give them away in cereal boxes and Mcdonald's with a kids meal. The components that, at present, are costly on the Prius will, no doubt, see a reduction in cost in the near future. Why not? Everything else electronic has. Just keep the faith baby. Railroadjames(Hybrids R Smart) Replies to this message: falconone (Jul 12, 2005 4:31 am)