[Vwdiesel] Fuel 101 -- ( Hybrids )

[Ron Schroeder]

Vwdiesel Digest, Vol 20, Issue 23Hi Rob,

Having built a couple of diesel/electric hybrids, I would suggest looking for an Audi 4000 or some other chassis that had an optional 5 cyl engine.  You will need the extra room for both the engine and electric motor.  My old hybrid that I built from a Saab 99 had about 25 miles range on pure electric and got about 75-90mpg when not plugged in.

What configuration are you planning on for your hybrid?

Ron
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:11:52 -0400 
  From: "Area31 Research Facility" <stephensrw at stn.net> 
  Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Fuel 101 -- ( The Hydrogen discussion ) 
  <snip>
    I also now have my very 
  first ever diesel powered car, a fuel efficient turbo diesel Jetta on the 
  road and have figured out a way to make it a hybrid that can run in dual 
  mode with the wind as one option providing the energy for local trips to the 
  grocery store should I chose to pursue this if used veggie oil isn't 'free 
  enough energy' for my micro thin pocketbook. 
  Rob