Hybrid vehicles less powerful?
When the Toyota Prius first hit the market, it was a great car for passionate environmentalists and those worried about foreign-oil dependency, but it was a performance dud for most.
Then hybrid cars came of age.
The current generation of the Prius added innovation, a sleek design, and converted the car into a real seller that offers acceptable power.
Not long after, the Ford Escape hybrid followed. Built on hybrid technology leased from Toyota, the power was acceptable.
Then a new twist to the hybrid genre was added when the Honda Accord Hybrid hit showrooms earlier this month. The Accord Hybrid is simply the best Accord. Not only is the hybrid Accord more efficient than the conventional Accord, it's faster and more powerful.
Now, Toyota's next entrant into the hybrid marketplace keeps the power coming.
In Spring 2005, the Lexus RX 400h hybrid will launch. Powered by Toyota's signature, Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which will combine the same V6 3.3 liter engine in the RX330 with an electric motor, this new hybrid system will produce 270 horsepower, compared to 230 for the RX 330.
Hybrids are not just better for the environment, or for ending foreign-oil dependency. They are now also faster and more powerful versions of their conventional cousins.
More hybrid vehicles.
Then hybrid cars came of age.
The current generation of the Prius added innovation, a sleek design, and converted the car into a real seller that offers acceptable power.
Not long after, the Ford Escape hybrid followed. Built on hybrid technology leased from Toyota, the power was acceptable.
Then a new twist to the hybrid genre was added when the Honda Accord Hybrid hit showrooms earlier this month. The Accord Hybrid is simply the best Accord. Not only is the hybrid Accord more efficient than the conventional Accord, it's faster and more powerful.
Now, Toyota's next entrant into the hybrid marketplace keeps the power coming.
In Spring 2005, the Lexus RX 400h hybrid will launch. Powered by Toyota's signature, Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which will combine the same V6 3.3 liter engine in the RX330 with an electric motor, this new hybrid system will produce 270 horsepower, compared to 230 for the RX 330.
Hybrids are not just better for the environment, or for ending foreign-oil dependency. They are now also faster and more powerful versions of their conventional cousins.
More hybrid vehicles.
Labels: Accord hybrid, electric cars, Escape hybrid, Ford, Ford Escape hybrid, Foreign Oil Dependency, Honda, Hybrid Vehicles, Lexus hybrid, prius, toyota
posted by Dahcredyns at
5:07 PM
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More people should learn about electric vehicles as a solution. "Zero emissions" is something that's going to be required by law one day (you know it will). Making the decision to go electric is far cheaper anyway, like 10 cents on the dollar vs. gas. (source: zapworld.com)
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