GM and hybrid vehicles
Is GM a hybrid failure?
I've pretty much argued that they are, at least in terms of passenger vehicles. In fact, GM has stated that they are not interested in hybrid cars, only hybrid trucks and SUVs.
Nonetheless, GM isn't a hybrid failure. GM's most important hybrid achievements have been confined to buses, which is a notable achievement.
A new article, Hybrid Powertrains: The Two-Mode Approach argues that GM's bus achievement, and it's Two-Mode hybrid powertrain will ultimately translate into success for the next generation of Yukon, Tahoe, and Sierra/Silverado hybrids.
Currently, only Toyota has technology that is similar to GM's; however, according to the article, GM's technology - its two-mode system - has even more potential than Toyota's powertrain.
The Prius, the Lexus RX400h, the Highlander hybrid are each full hybrids, but they do not function on electric power alone. GM's two-mode system, will allow GM hybrids to run on electric power alone.
GM claims its two-mode system can achieve a 60 percent increase in efficiency, versus about a 30 percent increase with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Anyway, its an interesting article if you are interested in reading about powertrain differences.
Click here for the complete article.
I've pretty much argued that they are, at least in terms of passenger vehicles. In fact, GM has stated that they are not interested in hybrid cars, only hybrid trucks and SUVs.
Nonetheless, GM isn't a hybrid failure. GM's most important hybrid achievements have been confined to buses, which is a notable achievement.
A new article, Hybrid Powertrains: The Two-Mode Approach argues that GM's bus achievement, and it's Two-Mode hybrid powertrain will ultimately translate into success for the next generation of Yukon, Tahoe, and Sierra/Silverado hybrids.
Currently, only Toyota has technology that is similar to GM's; however, according to the article, GM's technology - its two-mode system - has even more potential than Toyota's powertrain.
The Prius, the Lexus RX400h, the Highlander hybrid are each full hybrids, but they do not function on electric power alone. GM's two-mode system, will allow GM hybrids to run on electric power alone.
GM claims its two-mode system can achieve a 60 percent increase in efficiency, versus about a 30 percent increase with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Anyway, its an interesting article if you are interested in reading about powertrain differences.
Click here for the complete article.
Labels: chevy silverado hybrid, electric cars, GM, Highlander hybrid, hybrid trucks, Hybrid Vehicles, Lexus hybrid, prius, toyota
posted by Dahcredyns at
6:21 AM
1 Comments:
More people should learn about electric cars as a solution. It’s amazing how far the technology has come in just a few years. Plus the savings becomes more and more attractive the higher gas prices go. There’s even an EV that will do 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds (source: zapworld.com). Electric is looking more and more like the way to go.
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