possible Hybrid conversion
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 762
Likes: 2
From: Huntington ma
possible Hybrid conversion
Has anyone else looked at any of the articles/design information on the Transmission GM is now building for the 2 mode Hybrid trucks and SUV's. Just hitting the showrooms now, or will be real soon.
I posted this as a reply to another thread, then though it ought to have it's own Snappy title. Are we going to have to start a forum section for Hybrid stuff soon?
---------------------------------------------
Check it out Here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Hybrid_Cooperation
Neat piece.
Quote:
A special automatic transmission incorporates two 100 kW (133 hp) three phase induction motors, two planetary gearsets, and two selectively-engaging friction clutches.
and better yet:
Quote:
Finally, the whole system fits into the space of, and indeed appears as, a conventional 4L60-E automatic transmission.
Now I just have to find someplace in the Vette to put that 300v Battery pack, and all of the control stuff. Then wait for someone to cooperate by wrecking a 2 Mode SUV so that a "donor" vehicle will turn up at the Boneyard
This ought to be Fun
I posted this as a reply to another thread, then though it ought to have it's own Snappy title. Are we going to have to start a forum section for Hybrid stuff soon?
---------------------------------------------
Check it out Here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Hybrid_Cooperation
Neat piece.
Quote:
A special automatic transmission incorporates two 100 kW (133 hp) three phase induction motors, two planetary gearsets, and two selectively-engaging friction clutches.
and better yet:
Quote:
Finally, the whole system fits into the space of, and indeed appears as, a conventional 4L60-E automatic transmission.
Now I just have to find someplace in the Vette to put that 300v Battery pack, and all of the control stuff. Then wait for someone to cooperate by wrecking a 2 Mode SUV so that a "donor" vehicle will turn up at the Boneyard
This ought to be Fun
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 936
Likes: 2
From: Tyrone PA
Keep us posted. I'm not against a hybrid on the street, then turn on the gas and the nitrous and run low 11's at the track, then drive it home from the track burning no gas. Of course the low 11's might be high 11's with the extra battery weight. Maybe the electric and gas can work together at the track to overcome the weight. 
Hybrids are coming, and there will be a C4 hybrid conversion in not so many years. Maybe yours will be the first. If you make out well, maybe mine will be the second.
Hybrids are coming, and there will be a C4 hybrid conversion in not so many years. Maybe yours will be the first. If you make out well, maybe mine will be the second.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 762
Likes: 2
From: Huntington ma
I'm not so much looking at the Performance (Traditonal Performance - go Faster...) implications of the hybrid deal as in considering possible ways to keep the $/mile from climbing out of sight with rising gas prices.
I commute with this car nearly 100 miles per day, round trip. So far I've resisted the idea of buying an "economy" car as a cheaper commuter vehicle - I can't/won't/haven't yet crossed the line where I would drive something I don't Like just because it's costing me less to do so than driving the 'vette would.
Yet. Now if Honda would offer a turbo version of the Fit, in Coupe form.... Nah :o
Now, If I could find a way to push the fuel mileage of the 'vette up into the mid 30's or more, gas could go on up to $4 (or even $5 - the day Will come) per gallon or higher and I would still be spending no more for fuel than I am Now. If/when that fuel mileage target can be reached at a reasonable cost, and without completely ruining all of the things that make the car what it IS, well - I'll have the wrenches out doing it.
Of course - no one said that meant going Slower... The torque output of an electric motor like that peaks at Zero rpm.
I commute with this car nearly 100 miles per day, round trip. So far I've resisted the idea of buying an "economy" car as a cheaper commuter vehicle - I can't/won't/haven't yet crossed the line where I would drive something I don't Like just because it's costing me less to do so than driving the 'vette would.
Yet. Now if Honda would offer a turbo version of the Fit, in Coupe form.... Nah :o
Now, If I could find a way to push the fuel mileage of the 'vette up into the mid 30's or more, gas could go on up to $4 (or even $5 - the day Will come) per gallon or higher and I would still be spending no more for fuel than I am Now. If/when that fuel mileage target can be reached at a reasonable cost, and without completely ruining all of the things that make the car what it IS, well - I'll have the wrenches out doing it.
Of course - no one said that meant going Slower... The torque output of an electric motor like that peaks at Zero rpm.
