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#46 of 88 Kinda nitpicky, but yes, it is a form of hybrid..... by larsb

Mar 07, 2005 (1:47 pm)

It is definitely a "form" of hybrid, or they couldn't call it "Hybrid" at all...
 
"these trucks aren't actually propelled by the electricity they generate. Instead, an electric generator nestled in their transmission cases enable GM's hybrids to shut down their otherwise conventional gasoline engines while coasting or sitting at a stoplight."
 
So it CAN MOVE without using the gas engine and without the driver taking any action to shut the engine down (unlike a gas-only truck) and it does have an ISG (unlike a gas-only truck) and it does have two 20-amp integrated power sources in the rear (unlike a gas-only truck.)
 
It's great for contractors who need electric power on work sites. It was also a critical tool for the Florida hurricane season last year, when it was used to go to areas which had no power to help with things.
 
So although it is the LIGHTEST kind of hybrid, it's without argument a "gas electric vehicle" for sure, and last I heard, they call those "Hybrids."
 
“In the 2008 calendar year, they’re going to start building a full hybrid,” said Brett Smith, assistant director of manufacturing, engineering and technology at the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich.
 
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/11073011.htm

#47 of 88 Better by yerth10

Mar 07, 2005 (2:14 pm)

Something is better than nothing.
Its good that GM is also building Hybrid though it is Mild.
Infact Toyota is also selling Mild-Hybrid in Vitz model.
 
Those who cannot afford Full Hybrid can atleast go for Mild Hybrid.

#48 of 88 hybrid by pontiacjeff

Mar 07, 2005 (7:36 pm)

"Something is better than nothing.
Its good that GM is also building Hybrid though it is Mild. "
that is exactly right, the change doesn't seem like much, but how many guys can plug a beer fridge into the back of their ford or dodge when there out hunting in the far north?

#49 of 88 Yeah but marketers LIE by electrictroy

Mar 08, 2005 (9:15 am)

>>>>>>>>>It is definitely a "form" of hybrid, or they couldn't call it "Hybrid" at all...
 
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Salespeople are professional liars (I know...I used to be one...and saw how my coworkers would lie to make the sale). They will call a cat a "dog" if they think it will sell the product.
 
If all the Chevy Pickup does it turn off the engine, then that means ALL cars are hybrids, because they all have that ability (just turn the key to off when coasting to a stop).
 
troy

#50 of 88 Sure by mirth

Mar 08, 2005 (11:04 am)

And thus turn off your power steering (safety hazard), your radio, air conditioning, etc., etc.
 
This is just plain snobbery, plain and simple. The truck is a hybrid. Deal with it.

#51 of 88 Re: hybrid [pontiacjeff] by xwesx

Mar 08, 2005 (11:18 am)

Replying to: pontiacjeff (Mar 07, 2005 7:36 pm)
Haha! Jeff, the beauty of hunting in the "far north" is that during the majority of hunting seasons, you don't NEED a beer fridge! Maybe a space heater..... ;-D

#52 of 88 Then ALL cars are hybrids by electrictroy

Mar 09, 2005 (10:43 am)

Well, if you're going to allow calling this Truck a "hybrid", then I shall insist ALL cars are hybrids... all the way back to the 1940s.
 
After all, we don't use a handcrank to start our cars, do we? No, we use a battery+motor to spin up the engine. i.e. A HYBRID.
 
troy

#53 of 88 OK all cars are hybrids by larsb

Mar 09, 2005 (11:35 am)

OK Hybrids are 100% of the market then....

#54 of 88 Re: Then ALL cars are hybrids [electrictroy] by gagrice

Mar 09, 2005 (11:43 am)

Replying to: electrictroy (Mar 09, 2005 10:43 am)
I don't see much difference from the IMA used by Honda, other than the AC outlets...
 
Auto engine start and stop at speeds lower than 13 mph
Normal and continuous modes for onboard generator use
Energy storage module
Regenerative braking
 
http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/hybrid/

#55 of 88 good point Gary.... by larsb

Mar 09, 2005 (11:45 am)

seem's pretty hybridized to me.
 
Here's a question:
 
Does any "non-hybrid" car or truck have regen braking and energy storage modules?
 
Seems not......

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