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In my opinion hybrid technology is not so good. But it has few advantage. I would personally buy an electric car.
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I'm not sure what this has to do with the hybrids in question (maybe not the proper thread for this?), but I do have some questions for you:
1. How many of these conversions have been built/delivered?
2. What sort of electrical input is required for a six-minute (150 mile) charge? Current? Voltage?
3. The "charger system" is only half the battle. What sort of batteries can gobble up that sort of charge rate without smoking? I have seen the 123 batteries gain about 100 miles of charge capacity in 10 minutes. This was demonstrated before a live audience. Is there any documentation of the charge rate you speak of?
4. What happens now that Saturn is not owned by GM?
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Another question along these lines: The 2010 Prius has a LARGER gas engine than the 2009, so why does ithe 2010 get 10% better gas mileage? The answer obviously has NOTHING to do with the Prius being a "full" hybrid, since both the 09 and 10 are "full" hybrids. And really the answer of the question between the Honda and the Prius doesn't hinge so much on this aspect either. Lots of factors go into this equation. And in the end, Toyota spends more money on their Hybrid Synergy Drive (and thus has a more expensive car). Toyota offers a car that is larger, more powerful, roomier for people and cargo, with more bells and whistles for a bit more money. The Honda offers a less expensive car. The beauty of the Honda is that I can see more college kids driving a hybrid now with this introduction.Leave a comment:
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Jason, Please look up AMP Motors. This car gets zero miles per gallon. I have developed a charger system for this car and it takes 4-6 minutes to recharge this car. EV are comming fast..Leave a comment:
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Honda Insight vs Toyota Prius
Here are the dueling hybrids in a nutshell:
2010 Honda Insight: While Honda still makes the Civic Hybrid, the new Insight is the first hybrid-only Honda since that original two-seat Insight. It's a handsome car, with room for two adults in the rear, three in a squeeze. The interior is not quite deluxe, but it's on par with the Civic.
The base-model Insight lists for just under $20,000, but don't expect to see many at that price on dealer lots. The test Insight had the navigation system with voice activation, and listed for $23,770. Fuel mileage is EPA-rated at 40 mpg in the city, 43 mpg on the highway. I averaged just over 43 mpg.
2010 Toyota Prius: Knowing in advance that the Insight was coming, Toyota stepped up the makeover for the 2010 Prius, and it's impressive: There will be a base model likely priced above the current starting price of around $22,000, but add options, and it seems certain the Prius can top $30,000. Options include a sunroof with a solar panel that doesn't generate electricity for running the car, but for running fans inside the car that can keep the interior cooler while the Prius is parked in the sun. There's also the "park assist" feature offered on Lexus models that can actually parallel-park the Prius on its own, with the driver's hands literally off the steering wheel. Add those two features to leather upholstery and a navigation system, and the Prius becomes almost a luxury hybrid.
Toyota won't release prices of the new Prius for a month or so, closer to its arrival at dealers. But it has released mileage figures: It's EPA-rated at 51 mpg in the city, 48 mpg on the highway. Why is the city mileage better than the highway mileage? Because you can press a button labeled "EV," and the Prius can run on electric-only power at speeds up to 25 miles per hour, and depending on the charge level for the battery, for a distance of almost a mile, using no gasoline at all. There is a "plug-in" Prius coming - plug it into household current overnight, and it will go father on electric power than the current model - but it is at least a year away. I averaged 51.8 mpg in the Prius.
One interesting feature on the Prius: Open the hood, and you'll notice that there are no belts. Most everything, including power steering, air conditioning and even the water pump, is now electric, so nothing is belt-driven.
So the biggest question from customers cross-shopping the Insight and the Prius is likely to be this: If the Insight has a smaller gasoline engine, why does it get worse mileage than the Prius?
The answer is because the Prius is a "full" hybrid, meaning it can move along on electric power alone. The Insight is considered a "mild" hybrid, meaning the gasoline engine is always turning. With both cars, the gas engine stops at a red light. With the Insight, it re-starts when you take your foot off the brake. With the Prius, it can accelerate - slowly - on electric power alone before the gas engine starts up.
Actually, though, it isn't quite that simple, due to Honda's new "integrated assist" feature: While all the internal components of the gas engine are always rotating as the car drives down the road, under certain and very limited conditions - rolling downhill, for instance -- the onboard computer can actually cut the gasoline supply to the engine, while the electric motor does the work. In essence, the car is operating on battery power alone, but since the engine is always turning, you don't get the stealthy, silent-running experience you do in a Prius. This less complex system helps make the Insight less expensive than the Prius, but as mentioned, the mileage isn't as good.
That said, for pure driving experience, I slightly prefer the Honda. The new Prius steers and handles much better than the current model, but the Honda has a sportier feel, and I'd submit that it's the better-looking car. If I lived in a big city, though, and was constantly caught in heavy stop-and-go traffic, the Prius would be the better buy in the long run.
Both cars are aimed carefully at their target markets, and both score direct hits. One of these is likely to be the 2010 car of the year.
2010 Toyota Prius
Base price: $22,750 (estimate)
Engine size: 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 98 horsepower.
EPA overall fuel mileage rating: 50 mpg
EPA classification: Midsize car.
2010 Honda Insight
Base price: $20,470
Engine size: 1.3-liter four-cylinder with 88 horsepower.
EPA overall fuel mileage rating: 41 mpg
EPA classification: Compact car.
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