Aussies to finally get a local hybrid

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by AussieOwner, Jun 9, 2008.

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  1. AussieOwner

    AussieOwner Active Member

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    Personally, would sooner see the hybrid treatment given to the Land Cruiser. Then the bushies would have a real vehicle to work with. But any AWD vehicle would be another step in the right direction.
     
    #21 AussieOwner, Jun 11, 2008
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I say Kluger because it is the same as the Hilander which is available in the USA as a hybrid. It has no mechanical coupling between the back axle and the engine but uses an electric motor in the rear axle to provide drive to the rear wheels if there is a loss of front axle grip. To introduce the Kluger hybrid would not cost a lot as it uses existing hardware and technology where the Land Cruiser would require extensive development to hybridise.
    Come to think of it, why not an AWD Camry Hybrid?
     
    #22 patsparks, Jun 11, 2008
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    yeah yeah yeah - and whitworth is a better thread too...
     
    #23 rxcrider, Jun 12, 2008
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    No, metric is a better thread.
    You guys have heard of metric haven't you?
     
    #24 patsparks, Jun 12, 2008
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