Question about 'performance hybrid' cars...

[UNCjigga]

So, in theory, could you build a hybrid sports sedan that had an 'economy/sport' switch. In economy mode, the electric motor assists the engine with stop & go driving (conventional hybrid), and in performance mode, the electric motor could power a turbine blower for the engine boosting performance? Is this essentially what Honda's planning on doing with their next-gen RL???

 

[UNCjigga]

?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

I don't know, build one and tell us.

- M4H

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Acura has a concept car that is a hybrid that puts out over 400HP and gets 30+ MPG

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Acura has a concept car that is a hybrid that puts out over 400HP and gets 30+ MPG

:camera:'s ?

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Acura has a concept car that is a hybrid that puts out over 400HP and gets 30+ MPG

:camera:'s ?

http://www.evworld.com/databases/shownews.cfm?pageid=news010402-02

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Acura has a concept car that is a hybrid that puts out over 400HP and gets 30+ MPG

The Dualnote. Honda is planning on implementing that design into the new NSX. Or so the rumors say.

 

[MithShrike]

Err... doesn't Honda own Acura?

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Mith
Err... doesn't Honda own Acura?

Ummm, yea. Why do you ask? Honda doesn't really "own" acura, acura is just another Honda name plate. The two are one in the same.

Anyhow, Honda is considering implementing the Hybrid design into it's next SUV, which is built off of the new upcoming CR-V platform.