Suburban Hybrid

**ZO6 KLR** · July 8th, 2008, 11:15 PM

This is a link to hybrid vehicle (suburban) that I thought was interesting.

YouTube - Plug-in Hybrid Suburban

I wouldn't mind plugging my shit in for this type of performance.

**Joelcool** · July 8th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Looks like the oil companies pulled the video

twinturbo3150 · July 8th, 2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 KLR

This is a link to hybrid vehicle (suburban) that I thought was interesting.

YouTube - Plug-in Hybrid Suburban

I wouldn't mind plugging my shit in for this type of performance.

what did it do, the video is gone

**ZO6 KLR** · July 9th, 2008, 12:38 AM

Man, that's fucked up. It was playing only a few minutes ago.

**ZO6 KLR** · July 9th, 2008, 12:39 AM

Try this:

YouTube - Plug-in Hybrid Suburban

**ZO6 KLR** · July 9th, 2008, 12:41 AM

I tried the link from the Alley but it doesn't work..don't know what the deal is.

Go to Youtube and search "Plug-in Hybrid Suburban". Works that way.

Jumper · July 9th, 2008, 12:59 AM

I tried linking it in and it didn't work for me, either. Go figure.

Interesting video, though.

sdaddy · July 9th, 2008, 08:41 AM

This, plus nuclear power to provide the electrical power, is our future. Imagine a 60 mile commute in a Suburban every day using zero fossel fuel. Sweet!

GM can save their sorry ass if they get on the stick!

The Former PFR · July 9th, 2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sdaddy

This, plus nuclear power to provide the electrical power, is our future. Imagine a 60 mile commute in a Suburban every day using zero fossel fuel. Sweet!

GM can save their sorry ass if they get on the stick!

Just make sure you (as a city) buy Westinghouse AP1000s, but not GE ESBWRs. I heard GE's nuclear plants support child beatings.

**onguardjeff** · July 9th, 2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Former PFR

Just make sure you (as a city) buy Westinghouse AP1000s, but not GE ESBWRs. I heard GE's nuclear plants support child beatings.

That's enough for me to go with GE.

**onguardjeff** · July 9th, 2008, 09:25 AM

Here's a Viper vs an electric car.

YouTube - Dodge Viper 500 hp Vs Tzero Electric...

Gen3Fan · July 9th, 2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Former PFR

Just make sure you (as a city) buy Westinghouse AP1000s, but not GE ESBWRs. I heard GE's nuclear plants support child beatings.

But a lot of children DESERVE a beating

The Former PFR · July 9th, 2008, 10:12 AM

GE's plants also support Barrack Obama and Al Qaeda (same thing).

Gen3Fan · July 9th, 2008, 10:19 AM

It claims the batteries are good for 15 years/150,000 miles. Based on a google search they are using Energy Conversion Devices Ovonic NiMH batteries.

TexRob · July 9th, 2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by onguardjeff

Here's a Viper vs an electric car.

YouTube - Dodge Viper 500 hp Vs Tzero Electric Car - See Who Wins

Is it just me,or did the Guy driving the Viper not seem to be trying to hard to beat that electric car? Not to mention the cost of Replacing 7000 Damn Batteries! I think I would choose the Viper.

Gen3Fan · July 9th, 2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TexRob

Is it just me,or did the Guy driving the Viper not seem to be trying to hard to beat that electric car? Not to mention the cost of Replacing 7000 Damn Batteries! I think I would choose the Viper.

That race looked fixed, but they did claim that the electric will do 0-60 in 3.6 sec. 1/4 mile the Viper would win.
Replacing 7000 laptop batteries would definitely cut into the gas savings.

The Former PFR · July 9th, 2008, 10:44 AM

Altair nano makes some sweet batteries going into the British Lightning. Recharge in 5 minutes and can supply enough current for way over 700 HP. They also are relatively inexpensive.

Gen3Fan · July 9th, 2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Former PFR

Altair nano makes some sweet batteries going into the British Lightning. Recharge in 5 minutes and can supply enough current for way over 700 HP. They also are relatively inexpensive.

What's the expected life span?
The claimed 15 yr/150,000 miles sound very good compared to some of the other setups I've heard of.
With the sports car, it must be 7000 laptop battery cells rather then 7000 laptop batteries like the guy is holding up. 7000 laptop batteries alone would weigh 3500 lb +.

The Former PFR · July 9th, 2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen3Fan

What's the expected life span?
The claimed 15 yr/150,000 miles sound very good compared to some of the other setups I've heard of.
With the sports car, it must be 7000 laptop battery cells rather then 7000 laptop batteries like the guy is holding up. 7000 laptop batteries alone would weigh 3500 lb +.

That's one of the best parts. If memory serves, 1.5 million miles at the 85% of original capacity point.