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Here's a question:
Does any "non-hybrid" car or truck have regen braking and energy storage modules?
Seems not......
Warranty Information
For vehicles sold in the United States, in addition to the Bumper-To-Bumper Coverage described in the Warranty Booklet, General Motors will warrant certain Hybrid components for each 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (hereafter referred to as Hybrid) for 8 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers), whichever comes first, from the original in-service date of the vehicle, against warrantable repairs to the specific Hybrid components of the vehicle.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=8254
Haha! I hope you're flexible. Exactly where is the brake pedal on this truck?! ;-D
-Wes-
But none of that electrical energy goes to the wheels. So, what's the point? Why recycle energy if it can't be used to drive the wheels?
troy
Same reason your favorite car the Lupo shuts down at stop lights....The Chevy Hybrid uses that energy "in part" to achieve it's higher MPG rating by keeping all the truck's functions running while the gas engine is shut off.
troy
Auto engine start and stop at speeds lower than 13 mph
Normal and continuous modes for onboard generator use
Energy storage module
Regenerative braking
http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/hybrid/
seem's pretty hybridized to me.
Here's a question:
Does any "non-hybrid" car or truck have regen braking and energy storage modules?
Seems not......
these trucks aren't actually propelled by the electricity they generate. Instead, an electric generator nestled in their transmission cases enable GM's hybrids to shut down their otherwise conventional gasoline engines while coasting or sitting at a stoplight."
So it CAN MOVE without using the gas engine and without the driver taking any action to shut the engine down (unlike a gas-only truck) and it does have an ISG (unlike a gas-only truck) and it does have two 20-amp integrated power sources in the rear (unlike a gas-only truck.)
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Yes, but the IMA does one extra thing that makes Honda a hybrid, and Chevy NOT:
- uses the stored electricity to push the car down the road (+14hp)
Having two sources of power to drive the wheels is the very definition of "hybrid power". The Chevy Pickup only has ONE power driving the wheels.
troy
Does any "non-hybrid" car or truck on this planet have both regen braking and energy storage modules?
If the Chevy Silverado is not a Hybrid, how would it be "labeled?"
But definitely NOT a hybrid. A hybrid dumps the electrical power to the wheels.
Troy
The world's only hybrid offering:
1. Towing ability.
2. ANY off pavement ability.
3. Emergency generator capabilities.
4. A pickup bed.
5. No waiting lines or "market adjustments!"
6. No compromise engine performance.
Looking forward to the impressive new Dual hybrid system on the 2007 Tahoe. Will be interesting to see this on the next generation GM pickups.
PS Any guesses who will make the next competing truck? :confuse:
The next hybrid from Ford should be the Mazda Tribute which also shares the size / engine.
By mass producing a particular system, they can bring down their cost.
I would have to agree with that. I don't know if hybrid PU trucks will be practical at all. I seriously doubt the HSD system that Toyota uses will be well suited for a work truck. It lends itself more to cars like the Prius and I imagine the Camry. The two SUVs Toyota is building are hardly worth the huge premium. More disgruntled owners of the RH & HH than happy campers. Toyota should have realized by now that they are not very good as 4X4 vehicles and they are not saving much gas.
Did GM screw up with their wannabe hybrid? I'll let you know in 5 or so years.
There's no reason to buy a Chevrolet to begin with, but IF you bought this Silverado hybrid, just about the only thing that would be good is that you could claim it on your taxes and get a bigger refund (or have to pay less).
What cell might that be? The battery is a $200 42 volt lead acid. The starter generator is very large and starts the engine instantly when you remove your foot from the brake. A DC/AC invertor is provided for 120volt AC power 20 amp service. Very handy for compressors and saws when away from commercial power. All that was $1000 extra. With no degradation to towing power or off-road ability. And GM still builds the best PU trucks available.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2688
Bob
Please respond to Chintan Talati at ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, September 12, 2007 with your daytime contact information and the hybrid model you own.