<VV> Was electric Vair - now hybrids

[J. R. Read]

Maybe this will help you fellas and we can all get some rest.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/cells/chevy-volt-hybrid-drive-system


Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Maechtlen via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> $11, 291 Electric 1966 Corvair "complete" AC Conversion 
Kit (batteries not included)


> On 8/17/2014 3:39 AM, John Roberts via VirtualVairs wrote:
>> Bob, in the Volt, the engine is connected to the drivetrain. Before it 
>> was introduced, the buzz was the engine would run the generator, and that 
>> was it. But in reality, it made more sense from a weight standpoint to 
>> have the engine share the drivetrain. But, unlike most 'hybrids', the 
>> Volt can have the engine completely out of the equation for pure electric 
>> operation.
>>
>> John Roberts
>>
>
> All the info I've seen (including the cutaway vehicle at the LA car show) 
> shows the Volt a "Series Hybrid".
> Only the electric motor can drive the wheels.
> The gas engine is only connected to the generator.


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