Allan Streib wrote: > > Reminds me of a question I had -- do hybrids such as the Prius use the > electric drive motors at all times, and the gas engine is just basically > a genset (like in a locomotive)? Or is there both a "conventional" and > an electric drivetrain somehow?
Conventional drivetrain with electric assist. Elecric is strong enough to do the 'not-quite-a-parking-lot' part of the commute with the gas engine turned off. GM pickups can't drive without the gas engine, so they only shut down when stopped. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
