"World's first series produced diesel-hybrid was just introduced by Peugeot in the form of the 3008 Hybrid4 with 200 bhp and CO2 emission as low as 99 g/km."
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Diesel-Hybrid-Cars-Poised-for-Growth-in-Europe-223079.shtml Gerry The diesel powertrain produces a power output of 163 bhp and the electric motor generates an additional 37 bhp. Both powertrains are capable of running independently, which means it can run in the all-electric mode within cities and thus being a zero-emission vehicle. From: "OK Don" <okd...@gmail.com> > Exactly!!! Why won't they listen to us? > > On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 7:14 PM, Walt Zarnoch <zarnoch...@gmail.com> wrote: >> So why not put a Diesel in instead of a gasser, and reap the benefits >> of both! ;) >> Walt >> >> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley <m...@voyager.net> wrote: >> > Allan Streib wrote: >> >> A modern diesel in a similar sized car will significantly better a Prius >> >> in terms of fuel economy. >> > >> > ...except when stopped. The hybrids excel in situations where most >> drivers sit idling, or where there's a lot of stop and go. >> > Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
