University of Wisconsin creates first diesel-hybrid SUV

strider · 06-09-2006, 06:16 PM

http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/06/09/hybrid_diesel_suv/

May not be the first Diesel-Hybrid, but interesting news all the same.

And they used a Equinox as the mule, so thought it was a tad relevant.

Strider.

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Roland Piquepaille has picked up in his Technology Trends blog a press release about a Chevrolet Equinox small SUV that has been modified as part of the Challenge X, which interestingly has been sponsored by Chevrolet - a company that is not really known to build the most fuel efficient cars around.

Deere_Daze · 06-09-2006, 06:22 PM

On Wisconsin!

TuffG929 · 06-09-2006, 06:23 PM

good to see that GM sponsored them

Ramair-WS6 · 06-10-2006, 11:45 AM

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Roland Piquepaille has picked up in his Technology Trends blog a press release about a Chevrolet Equinox small SUV that has been modified as part of the Challenge X, which interestingly has been sponsored by Chevrolet - a company that is not really known to build the most fuel efficient cars around.

They just have to throw a statement like that in there don't they.

01cavalier · 06-10-2006, 06:53 PM

May not be the first diesel hybrid, but a working example like this is great. A lot better mileage than the Equinox gets now...

cadillacpimpin · 06-10-2006, 07:06 PM

i wonder if GM has plans for a diesel equinox?

rsbaker · 06-10-2006, 07:20 PM

Unfortunately the article didn't tell us what kind of mileage and range it gets versus the Gasoline Equinox,

HoosierRon · 06-10-2006, 09:11 PM

The creators of the vehicle, named "Moovada," claim that the new powertrain increases the Equinox' fuel efficiency by more than 50% to about 35 mpg, up from 15-20mpg.

I can't say I am impressed. That is lower mileage than a Camry hybrid, which also seats 5, and is marginally better than an Escape hybrid.

Nonetheless, if people are going to be driving them, 35 mpg sure is better than 15.

**Ming** · 06-10-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosierRon

The creators of the vehicle, named "Moovada," claim that the new powertrain increases the Equinox' fuel efficiency by more than 50% to about 35 mpg, up from 15-20mpg.

I can't say I am impressed. That is lower mileage than a Camry hybrid, which also seats 5, and is marginally better than an Escape hybrid.

Nonetheless, if people are going to be driving them, 35 mpg sure is better than 15.

It is certainly impressive for an SUV hybrid. I wouldn't go comparing a sedan to an SUV when it comes to fuel economy. Perhaps a station wagon since most modern SUVs rarely go off road, but still...

redimpss5 · 06-11-2006, 03:23 AM

This IS good to hear, but with the new diesel fuel coming out, you just have to wonder if it will be able to burn it or not?

91z4me · 06-11-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cadillacpimpin

i wonder if GM has plans for a diesel equinox?

They have a 2.9 V6 diesel engine in the pipeline when the low sulfur fuels comeout. They could EASILY stick it in the nox.

miekp · 06-11-2006, 10:03 AM

Actually, they are not the first. Penn State was. A friend of mine was part of a program sponsored by Ford. They built an Explorer diesel-hybrid .

surferdude00711 · 06-11-2006, 10:41 AM

Is this the college at Madison in Wisconsin?

Ramair-WS6 · 06-11-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by redimpss5

This IS good to hear, but with the new diesel fuel coming out, you just have to wonder if it will be able to burn it or not?

All diesels can burn the new USLD that is just now hitting the pipeline. It is only the new diesels that canot burn the old diesel.

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HoosierRon Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,666	Re: University of Wisconsin creates first diesel-hybrid SUV The creators of the vehicle, named "Moovada," claim that the new powertrain increases the Equinox' fuel efficiency by more than 50% to about 35 mpg, up from 15-20mpg. I can't say I am impressed. That is lower mileage than a Camry hybrid, which also seats 5, and is marginally better than an Escape hybrid. Nonetheless, if people are going to be driving them, 35 mpg sure is better than 15.

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