We might have to add a 1/2 ton 3rd Gen Forum...

[Big_Daddy_T]

It is much easier (and requires less fuel) to keep an object moving at a steady speed. The regenerative braking stores energy in the batteries that is used by the electric motor to accelerate the car. The batteries will die out after a short time depending on the load. A long uphill grade on a hybrid can get exciting (read slow) because the batteries die out and you are left with a 60hp engine to pull you up.



Diesels are the way to go - lots of torque to get things moving, high mpg's with you get to spped.



Juan

Electric are very efficient in stop and go. Gas or diesel are more efficient once up to speed. Electric gets it moving. Diesel keeps it moving. Electrics are very inefficient once up to speed. Too many amps. They can accelerate very fast from a dead stop though.

Ive read of a bus that uses an electric wheel to propell itself. Kinda like a train. It uses a rather small diesel to power a generator. This engine is at peak efficiency all the time. A diesel running at peak efficiency is very clean. Wouldnt even need egr. This bus got much better fuel economy than a normal bus.

 

[willyslover]

Vaughn. . back in the early 60's [63/64] Jeep had a option for a Perkins in a CJ5. . I had a family friend that had one, in fact I got to run the Rubicon in 1964 in that Jeep. . what a blast that was [the 'Con is a much easier run today for you jeep guys info LOL of course there have been 10 billion+/- a few 4x4's on it since then]

 

[rashwor]

Not picking on you specifically Vaughn. I'll beg to differ on the smoothness of a I4 diesel. We have a newer model I4 powered JD with a JD engine. Very smooth and not quite as loud as a second gen CTD. Over 6000 hours on it and it runs like a new one with no smoke, except under full load with the govornor open.



JMO. JD engines are like Cummins, very dependable, reliable, and last forever. If JD makes the engine (not one they buy from another manufacturer like Yanar or what ever), then I would be interested!

 

[JRG]

I don't have personal onership, but Toyota has had I4 TD in Landcruisers for decades. I think they will be the next to hit the market with a TD and Ford is jocking to not be outdone. Just a thought.



JRG

 

[JRG]

PS. I'v seen a Perkins in an FJ40. (transplanted) Cool. I'v also seen a IH in an old Datson/Nissan Patrol (factory)



JRG