This byd f6dm looks great and if you dont drive more then 62 miles a day you dont need to use a drop of gasoline. Its iron based batteries allow you to either recharge at a special recharging station in just 10MINUTES!!!!, or you can recharge at home in 9 hours. Estimated price under 20,000 bucks. My question is if this technology is allready possible why in heck isnt our government focusing on this now. Im also hearing that it will be easier for this company to get approved by the european countries than in America. My question is WHYYYY? They also have an all electric car the E6 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/byd-electric-car-e6-crossover-mpv.php that has a top speed of 100mph and a range of 186 miles on a single charge. http://www.futurecars.com/reviews/byd-f6dm-sedan.html The BYD F6DM Sedan “will be a 'bi-fuel' vehicle operated on both gasoline and electricity, thus customers can choose either the fuel system or electric battery in driving.†The Critics Say... “With its potent technology base, look for Byd to become a major player in hybrids and EVs.†–Edmunds.com Overview In January 2008 at the Detroit auto show, Chinese car maker Byd Automobile Company will present its BYD F6DM (“Dual Modeâ€) Sedan. When it goes into production later that year, it will be the finest Plug-in Electric Hybrid (PHEV) on the road—because it will be the only specifically-designed PHEV on the road. What We Like • The range. BYD is claiming the BYD F6DM has a range of 330 miles (60 miles in electric mode, 270 on the gas engine). If this bears out, it’s not bad for a plug-in hybrid. • The battery system. Although the automotive trend is towards lithium-ion batteries, the BYD F6DM uses iron-based batteries, allowing it to recharge to full capacity in only ten minutes at a designated charging station. Otherwise, recharging at home requires 9 hours. • The price. Early estimates suggest the BYD F6DM will retail for under $20,000.
Very, very interesting. I wonder why the Auto biggies like Honda and Toyota are not looking into this Tech...
because governments are there for the corporations and not for the people...the government makes nice tax$$$ on gasoline and green fuel and all that stuff does not turn in to $$$ well...
Many auto-majors do offer hybrid versions to customers. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011581790 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...id_car_at_fancy_price/articleshow/3143288.cms I don't see hybrids as a long-term solution to our energy problems. All battery-run cars need electric supply for a recharge. Majority (66%) of the electricity generated in the world today comes from thermal sources - coal and natural gal. Coal and natural gas are also limited resources like crude oil. Coal prices are actually rising as fast as crude oil prices, but general public doesn't notice it as coal isn't openly traded as crude oil. Major economies like India and China already have a power shortage. It will be very difficult for these economies to shift entirely to electric/hybrid cars. Hybrids can delay the problem by 20-30 years (maybe 50 years), but they can never be the permanent solution.
ever seen an ev1 by GM. This car was leased in California in the 1990s who killed the electric car or if you want to read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_EV1#Controversy university of Wisconsin has a working one. a complete electric car with 70-90 miles of battery power. There was a better battery available also. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEROQCvSMfo&feature=related
Plugin multifuel vehicles will be available soon in the US. This will be part of the soultion to rising energy cost.
i would prefer more indian tata cars on compressed air then on electricity, even if electricity is needed to tank up the car