Dealer bites the dust

The main reason trains use this approach is to avoid the need for a
clutch system capable of starting out heavy loads. This is basically
the same as the hybrids currently in use. Yes, I think a diesel hybrid
would have significant advantages over a gas hybrid, even with the
greater weight of the diesel engine.

Matt

 

Oh no, now we're brought out the webtv bozos who can only type in all
caps. Doesn't webtv give you a real keyboard yet?

 

As you can see, we do have a real keyboard. The poster using all caps
is his desire to shout his message. By the way, our keyboard is
wireless.


---MIKE---

 

I don't think he is shouting. He is just smart enough to use a keyboard.

Only your keyboard is wireless? I'm sorry about that...

 

Ooops. Senility strikes again! I have a Kia Sedona AND a Hyundai Sonata
and continually get the two names confused. Of course, I meant the Sonata
getting 30+. Just got 32 on a 1900 mile trip. Incidentally, someone posted
that they had a European Sedona (Kia) with a diesel and were getting over 30
mpg! Why can't that be us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I never did understand why the hybrid people didn't use a small diesel for
the ultimate efficiency since the 'overall' emissions would be quite low
even with the diesel.

 

Getting the diesel past emission requirements is probably one reason. It
may not be a smooth starting too, when the power is required, compared to
gas, especially in cold climates. I have to think that they have considered
it at some point.

 

Ah, that makes much more sense!

Matt

 

Once in a great while, I actually Do make sense.................... )
Of course, my wife will never agree to that!

 

If they looked at emissions per mile where the electric motor was doing the
work part of the time, I would think emissions would be quite low. If
you've ever driven a small turbo diesel in Europe, you would see how smooth
and quick they are. Starting in the cold is no longer a problem. In fact,
I believe they don't' even use glow plugs anymore. I had a diesel in
Chicago for years and it started even at sub zero temps. Diesels are NOT
your 'grandmother's diesels'. It's a whole new breed.

 

Yeah, thanks to the diety of your choice for that!

 

B> Yeah, thanks to the diety of your choice for that!

Is that a low cal god?

Cheers,

Indrek Aavisto

 

No, that's a politically correct god, and I can't believe I said that.
I must be mellowing in my old age.

Bill