The ReCharge, Volvo’s concept plug-in hybrid, could squeeze 160 miles from a gallon of gas by tossing out the power-wasting transmission. It packs a small electric motor inside each wheel, so that no power is lost in the drivetrain. Here’s a look at the next generation of fuel-efficiency
Maybe I can solve their problems. Four 3-phase DC inverters with speed controlled by frequency controllers, amperage metering, and wheel spin (Hall effect) monitoring on each wheel. All very well known applied industrial technologies. Keith Missinne
The ReCharge, Volvo’s concept plug-in hybrid, could squeeze 160 miles from a gallon of gas by tossing out the power-wasting transmission. It packs a small electric motor inside each wheel, so that no power is lost in the drivetrain. Here’s a look at the next generation of fuel-efficiency
I have subscribed to this mag. for 20 years and I think this is the end. As long as the auto companies and big oil can continue the "see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil", we will continue to be tied to petroleum. Bugs to produce gasoline? Right, just partner with a oil producer and you will end up like ECD (Energy Conversion Devices) and bury the licenses and patents until they fossilize. Ethanol? Why is it so hard to use switchgrass, instead of corn? My cornflakes have gone up. Venezuela has had it for years and in different blends, so they can sell us their crude, bad Commies. Remember the EV1? All of them are crushed and landfill fodder, except for museum pieces that were disabled. How environmental of them.Couldn't own one if you wanted to. Ford was no different with the Electric Ranger. Only leased and had to return without a chance to purchase. Now, our future is Hydrogen. Forget electric. Congress has spoken, we just play like the little monkeys, too. We haven't reached the point where our thirst for gasoline has destroyed our economy. We can't wait until 2015. Mister President, Mister Speaker of the House, Oil is the Everyman's Heroin. We're ALL addicted. We need DEA enforcement, now. On counseling or 12 step program can help us.We are beyond peak world production, not good till the last drop. This publication has as much fantacy as it does fact, any more. I do not wish to gamble on my or anyone's future with your silly stock markets. I do hear-by wish to cancel my subscription. By the way, you owe me money with which I might purchase a gallon or 2 of sweet nectar from the gods of babylon. Keith Missinne check the subscriber list in one hour. I can't believe I had to join and log in just to clear my throat.
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