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Old 05-11-2011, 11:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
NewLeafEV
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Tacoma WA
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Legacy GT - '06 Subaru Legacy-Turbo
90 day: 26.39 mpg (US)

Greenie - '63 VW Type1 Beetle Sedan
90 day: 160.31 mpg (US)

Syncro Westy Turbo - '89 VW Vanagon Syncro Westy GL Syncro
90 day: 18.6 mpg (US)

Boxer box - '87 VW Vanagon Westfalia
90 day: 30.08 mpg (US)

Model S - '13 Tesla Model S 60
90 day: 112.28 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
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A parallel hybrid could be tough -- you have to blend the power from two motors into the drivetrain OR you have to put the electric motor(s) on the front wheels. To get good regen, having the electric motors on the front wheels is the best way to go. But making an old VW Bug into a front wheel drive will be tough.
Hi Neil,

I think I have confused things. The hybrid concept doesn't have to do with a Bug but is aimed at an AWD car like a Subaru. This should allow a good amount of regen from all the wheels. The motor will be around 15hp and a battery pack 48V and 3 KWH capacity.

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