Wonder what took so long. Only thing that would make it better would be if it had the engine from the 05/06 CDI in it.

series hybrid

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Can it tow?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Let someone else work out the kinks?

With no direct connection between the engine and the transmission, why do you need the torque from a 300-horsepower V-6 engine to run a generator? Why not use a small four-cylinder engine for this purpose?

PC I think they are referring to the torque available at the electric motors, not the gasoline engine.

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They copied a Via from 10 years ago

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do you mean Kia?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Chevy volt?

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

No, Via Motors.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIA_Motors

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never heard of it.

I saw a test of one on u tube which had a hemi plus the big electric motor which mounts like a large alternator with a big toothed belt.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

What took so long? Easy, there was no demand.

Back in the 60s I was talking to a rep from a maker of over the road diesels. He was telling me they had engines that would develop more power and got far better MPG than what they were currently selling.

I asked him why they were keeping them on the shelf?

Because until the other companies started selling such a thing then why should they? His reasoning was if you are still catching fish then why change the bait?