as the range is enough for daily commuting, even
weekends.
Russ
From: Paul Dove dov...@bellsouth.net
To: Russ Sciville rustyb...@yahoo.co.uk; Electric Vehicle Discussion List
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Sent: Thursday, 14 May 2015, 17:05
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Fw: Supercharging is not the way.
I like
Very nice diagram.
I didn’t realize the Volt was a series / parallel hybrid. It can reconfigure
to operate in both modes. Primary mode is as a series hybrid with electric
only until the battery depletes, then series hybrid for long range causing and
then if torque requirements are high it
Wow, you do like to win an argument Paul. :-)
Where do they disagree with me? Plenty of us cover 50 miles in good weather and
even hypermile to 60 although I haven't.
What I will say is that the power module is a complicated bugger but works. It
normally runs on the main motor, then combines
I like to win an argument? LOL!
I post an article speaking of all the confusion on how the volt works and
citing a GM engineer to clear the mud.
So you come back with auto news that contradicts the GM engineer.
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On May 14, 2015, at 10:59 AM, Russ Sciville via EV
On 14 May 2015 at 15:59, Russ Sciville via EV wrote:
the power module is a complicated bugger ...
Your description sounds at least superficially similar to the way the Prius
works.
In the Prius, the motor, motor-generator, engine, and final drive all share
a planetary gear unit. If I
