[zoltanbod]

I am currently researching hydraulic drive hybrid technology.I contacted one hydraulic system manufactorer, they told me they have their engineers currently working on developing new motor and pump designs in partnership with a major German car manufacturer.Also UPS is field testing systems in some of their city trucks.So far hydraulics seems to be a whole bunch more efficient at regen than the ev boys are .Then there is the Cal Poly students with their 10 sec 1/4 mile 2002 ford explorer with dual 500hp hydraulic motors getting 35 mpg using a 1.9VW turbo diesel to drive the pumps.Wow.Am I on to something?Could hydraulic drive be in the future for the Zoleco? Your ideas and links to the technology would be appreciated!