Diesel/Electric Hybrids

Diesel/Electric HybridsJoel BradleyPatrick EnglishAuto 480

Diesel Hybrid Advantages30% More Efficient than an Equivalent Gasoline Counterpart25% More Efficient than an Equivalent Gasoline-HybridIncreased Mileage Due to Increased EfficiencyBetter Drivability Due to Increased Low-End Torque Values

Diesel-Hybrid DisadvantagesCostBy far the largest hurdle to overcome, a diesel option typically costs $5000 over what a standard gasoline powertrain will. A hybrid option is even more, costing typically $7000 more than a standard gasoline powertrain. A combination of both of these makes a diesel-electric hybrid cost prohibitive.

Commercial Application Public Transportation/Heavy Truck FleetsFleets in: Chicago, New York, Seattle, San FranciscoMileage IncreasesStandard Diesel = 2.6 mpg; Diesel-Electric Hybrid = 4 4.5 mpgDownsideCost for a Diesel-Electric Hybrid bus can be tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars more than a standard diesel bus.

Volkswagen GOLF TDI Hybrid Concept CarMileage Rating:TDI Hybrid: 69 mpgToyota Prius: 54 mpgEmissions: (In Terms of g/km of carbon dioxide)TDI Hybrid: 90 g/km (0.32 lb./mi)Toyota Prius: 109 g/km (0.37 lb./mi)Honda Civic Hybrid: 116 g/km (0.41 lb./mi)BlueMotion Diesel Golf: 119 g/km (0.42 lb./mi)

Volkswagen XL1800cc Two-Cylinder Diesel (47hp)Electric Motor (27hp)0-60 Time: 12 seconds1900lb Curb Weight; Mostly Carbon FiberBest MPG: 261mpgAvailable in EuropeMost aerodynamic production vehicle on Earth- Coefficient of Drag: 0.189

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