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03-27-2007, 03:04 PM
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Engineering first
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Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 5,160
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DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4553988&EDATE=
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a display of
commitment to the development of hybrid powertrain architecture and
advanced batteries, DaimlerChrysler is expanding its concept plug-in hybrid
program to include the all-new 2007 Dodge Sprinter.
Up to 20 Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) will be
placed in the United States between now and the first quarter of 2008 as
part of a test-fleet program. Four of the vehicles, built on the previous-
generation Dodge Sprinter, already are in operation with customers.
DaimlerChrysler is the only auto manufacturer currently evaluating a
variety of plug-in hybrid powertrain (diesel and gas) configurations in
real-world, customer-operation service within the United States.
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Amazing, simply amazing. Still, no commitment to production . . .
Bob Wilson
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03-28-2007, 07:18 AM
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Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
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Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hybrids: 2006 Mercury Mariner
Posts: 798
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
Perhaps we should re-title the thread.... "Daimler Chrysler lays down a bunt"
-Tim
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid AWD
Black with Pebble interior
Premium Package with Nav & Moonroof
Current ODO: 26,152
Typical Drive: 20 min crosstown in heavy traffic (3.5mi there and back twice a day)
532 Gallons of gas saved
That's 10,642 lbs less CO2 emitted
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03-28-2007, 02:44 PM
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Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Harry
Location: Finger Lakes Region NY
Hybrids: 2007 Prius
Posts: 264
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
While putting $10 worth of gas in my 50 mpg motorcycle today, a guy was filling his Dodge Ram 1500, or whatever it was: ding, ding, ding, ding. He was still filling up as I got back to the bike from paying my bill. Sad, just sad... And it wasn't even a Hemi...
Harry
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03-28-2007, 04:06 PM
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Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Leah
Location: Chicago area
Hybrids: Honda Civic Hybrid 2005
Posts: 955
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
Quote:
"For plug-in hybrid technology to move forward, a dramatic leap in
battery technology is necessary," said Mark Chernoby, Vice President -
Advance Vehicle Engineering, Chrysler Group.
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For a second I thought the article was referencing Chernobyl and I got a queasy feeling in my stomach. Poor man- and working in energy technology, too. Perhaps this is a bad sign- meltdown ahead?
All joking aside, the practical point is that they are at least experimenting seriously with different types of plug-in systems. I think it's encouraging.
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03-28-2007, 07:53 PM
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Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Ryan Wullschleger
Location: Omaha, NE
Hybrids: 2005 Civic Hybrid
Posts: 115
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
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Originally Posted by Earthling
While putting $10 worth of gas in my 50 mpg motorcycle today, a guy was filling his Dodge Ram 1500, or whatever it was: ding, ding, ding, ding. He was still filling up as I got back to the bike from paying my bill. Sad, just sad... And it wasn't even a Hemi...
Harry
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You are worried about global warming and you are riding a motorcycle?! You know that our little two wheeled friends have terrible emissions right, I wouldnt gloat about your 50MPG motorcycle because it is probably contributing to global warming nearly as much as your subjects Ram 1500.
...most likely a donkey, but if he had to drive a car, i bet it would be a hybrid.
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03-28-2007, 11:06 PM
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Energy Independence
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Real Name: Steve
Location: Richardson, TX
Hybrids: '06 Civic Hybrid Magnetic Pearl w/Navi (as of July 1, 2006)
Posts: 1,166
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
This IS encouraging... although the article comments on a 20-mile electric range. I know Bob, you could put that capability in yourPrius today (if money and warranty were no object!).
Is the Sprinter the little van thingy they sell in Europe? If so, couldn't they put a huge battery pack in that puppy?
Steve
STOP terrorism - Drive a HYBRID
Vehicles:
350 miles a week ------------ 2006 HCH II, Magnetic Pearl, w/NAVI (born on May 25, 2006)
350 miles a month ---------- 2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6
350 miles a year (for now) - 1986 Mercedes 560SL
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03-29-2007, 02:21 AM
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Engineering first
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Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 5,160
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
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Originally Posted by wwjdrv
You are worried about global warming and you are riding a motorcycle?! You know that our little two wheeled friends have terrible emissions right, I wouldnt gloat about your 50MPG motorcycle because it is probably contributing to global warming nearly as much as your subjects Ram 1500.
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CO(2) is the major green house gas and the '50MPG' single rider motorcycle is putting out a fraction of the CO(2) compared to a single rider Ram 1500. The remaining emissions aren't even on the global warming scale but have other effects.
Bob Wilson
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03-30-2007, 06:43 PM
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Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Harry
Location: Finger Lakes Region NY
Hybrids: 2007 Prius
Posts: 264
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Re: DaimlerChrysler steps up to bat!
Quote:
Originally Posted by wwjdrv
You are worried about global warming and you are riding a motorcycle?! You know that our little two wheeled friends have terrible emissions right, I wouldnt gloat about your 50MPG motorcycle because it is probably contributing to global warming nearly as much as your subjects Ram 1500.
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And you are full of c**p, because my motorcycle runs with lean burn technology, has four valves per cylinder, electronic motor management, and a catalytic converter. It's one of the cleanest motorcycles around, with the exception of the newest BMW's, which get even better fuel economy.
And like Bob said, CO2 emissions are a direct correlation with fuel consumed. Less fuel burned = less CO2 emitted. You can't argue with that.
My bike's a BMW R1150RT. If you don't believe me, look it up.
Harry
Last edited by Earthling; 03-30-2007 at 06:48 PM.
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