Touareg hybrid coming next year
VW finally commits to a hybridVolkswagen hasn't been the biggest fan of hybrid technology. Instead, like most other European automakers, VW has focused on bringing clean diesel to the American market.
Nonetheless, the VW Touareg hybrid has been an on again, off again hybrid project. However, VW is now fully committed to bringing the Touareg hybrid to the American market some time next year, and VW's first hybrid will debut at the North American International Auto Show in January.
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posted by Dahcredyns at
8:39 AM
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Is a Hybrid another more than just a car with a computer controlled ability to turn off the engine when it is stopped?
All other things being equal - what exactly is the essentially technology that makes the hybrid a better choice than a non hybrid?
Bonus Question: Are all Hybrids created equal? Are there hybrids that are better than their peers?
what makes them better?
thanks.
boy.. I need to review more often before hitting "send"
"Is a Hybrid .. anything more than...."
" what is the ESSENTIAL technology....
sorry about that
Tom G says: I do it all the time Larry G but everyone on this site knows what you mean and are professional enough to not criticize you for honest mistakes.
Have a glass of milk, take a tums and relax.
Tom G.
there are differences between hybrids. for example GM currently offers two hybrid systems, both are different that what Honda or Toyota, for instance offer. Honda's hybrid system is different than Toyota's.
Which is better? Often, your driving conditions determine that question.
For instance, GM's dual mode hybrid powertrain enables GM's SUVs to tow far more than Toyota's hybrid SUVs.
Obviously, to your question, the battery is hugely important, probably followed by the software. And it is not just about shutting off the engine. It's about regenerative energy, for instance.
Yet, there are still other components, configurations, etc. that make your question more difficult than it seems.
so.... would it be possible to rate hybrids in the same class?
is there a standard or criteria for what might be considered the ideal hybrid?
I'm not sure the general public (or myself for that matter) really understands hybrids and how they differ (or not).
Seems like I've read somewhere that some of GM's are considered "mild" and others have said that all you are getting with some hybrids is an "extra" engine that kicks in to give you maximum horse power.
so... taking away personal preferences on style ... etc
what would someone be looking for in a "good" hybrid?
I would assume, then, that Porsche will be right behind with a hybrid Cayenne. Oh boy, oh boy! A $70,000 hybrid!
otto-
that was the plan, but I heard that VW was pulling the plug on the Cayenne.
larry-
some of GM's hybrids are mild hybrids. others are dual mode hybrids.
if you drive a large pickup with a heavy payload and/or need to tow regularly, then GM's dual mode technology is easily the best.
if you don't need these features, then you are paying for more than you need.
then i'd focus on congestion, size needed, etc.
for pure congestion, the prius is the best, followed by the fusion hybrid. for highway driving things get far more interesting.
then you have to add in costs of the technology, driving distances, etc.
and that's still kind of a simplistic, general overview.
thats a nice car i would get and drive it.
hopefully the price, when announced, keeps you interested, robert.
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