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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet
I would imagine it would be similar to other gas electric hybrids.
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I dont think so. Typical hybrids the internal combustion engine is directly coupled to the drive. In the vold it is a generator that is coupled to an electric motor. Any 'excess' is diverted to the batterys for charging.
Big difference. Electric motors can draw up to and over 600% of their 'normal' current when being started. That huge inrush current can bring a generator to its knees.
But I was wondering if the performance data is available I would like to see it.
You know I would even consider buying one of these things if they could make it competitively priced... a 7.5 thousand tax break 'incintive' aint going to do it for me I am afraid.