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jamis · 06-19-2004, 01:14 PM

I know this is OT, but check out my new work truck. Its a full size hybrid. We are the first to receive 50 of these trucks from the factory for testing. Its got a 5.3 vortec with an electric converter/transmission thinging (still haven had time to look at it). It as a 24v batt. pack under the rear seat for the electric motor that helps drive along the transmission. some cool features... the engine will shut down when the truck comes to a braking stand still, then it will fire up again as soon as you let off the brake pedal. However in Florida its to dam hot, so we override the system so now it wont shut off unless the cabin temp. is what I set it at. The engine will shut of at idle but will start back up if the inside cabin temp goes above 74 degs or whatever I'm in the mood for. It doesn’t save as much fuel as the small car hybrids but it saves more then 10% over the same type of truck with out electric power. This 4X4 is no turtle; it will set you back in the seat at lot more then those old 5.7s. The only draw back is I have to return it after testing for the next 2 years and every month I have to write comments on the vehicle. I don’t know when they will be available to the public or their cost

SCOTI · 06-19-2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jamis

It as a 24v batt. pack under the rear seat for the electric motor that helps drive along the transmission. some cool features... the engine will shut down when the truck comes to a braking stand still, then it will fire up again as soon as you let off the brake pedal. However in Florida its to dam hot, so we override the system so now it wont shut off unless the cabin temp. is what I set it at. The engine will shut of at idle but will start back up if the inside cabin temp goes above 74 degs or whatever I'm in the mood for.

Sounds interesting but I would hate to get stuck in stop-n-go traffic w/it shutting off/starting all the time.

**guyryan100** · 06-19-2004, 01:39 PM

let's take it apart and see how it works!

Bowtie67 · 06-19-2004, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by guyryan100

let's take it apart and see how it works!

I've got a special tool for disassembly, It's called a BFH..

1969 GMC · 06-19-2004, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Sounds interesting but I would hate to get stuck in stop-n-go traffic w/it shutting off/starting all the time.

I don't think it would be that bad...golf carts are like that nowadays, when you stop they shut off and when you hit the gas its almost instantaneous acceleration. That truck sounds cool.

SCOTI · 06-19-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

I don't think it would be that bad...golf carts are like that nowadays, when you stop they shut off and when you hit the gas its almost instantaneous acceleration. That truck sounds cool.

True.... but golf carts are all electric (@ least the ones I've encountered) & the truck is fuel burning/elect hybrid. Electricity can come on instantaneously, the fossil fuel requires being spun over & ignite compression first. I'm sure it feels relatively seemless as that's been a big focus of GM's (actually all hybrid manufacturers). The future DOD (displacement on demand) set-ups are said to work as seemlessly.

Keep us updated on how you like it Jamis.

GM72K10 · 06-19-2004, 03:37 PM

Thanks for sharing that with us!

**Palf70Step** · 06-19-2004, 05:02 PM

Definitely interesting. You'll have to keep us posted on ho3w she holds up.

Russell · 06-19-2004, 05:32 PM

I wanna get a displacement on demand setup on my 350 :P

That with the obvious fuel injection and an overdrive tranny, can anyone say gas milage?

jamis · 06-19-2004, 07:37 PM

You cant really tell when it starts up. It has no conventional starter, i think it uses the electric torque converter to crank the engine. The prosses is really quick even with the radio off you can't tell till you look at the tach the engine starts and turns off. Like I said you dont even have to accelarate to turn the engine on, as soon as you let off the brake the engine comes on before you can even hit the gas pedal. We also have had the Toyota hybrids for a while, they are more noticible because you can accelerate with the gas engine off on electric power. Maybe enough of these things get on the road and we wont have to depend on foriegn oil. Iran and Iraq can go back trying to sell beach sand.

krue · 06-19-2004, 09:53 PM

When is somebody gonna throw one into their truck, that's what I wanna know!

Blue Beard · 06-20-2004, 08:42 AM

Doesn't belong in my stable....

jay-dawg · 06-20-2004, 10:06 AM

I'm really interested in how these things work too. How's the torque on it? What's the max towing weight?

Jay

06-19-2004, 01:14 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	chevy heading into the future I know this is OT, but check out my new work truck. Its a full size hybrid. We are the first to receive 50 of these trucks from the factory for testing. Its got a 5.3 vortec with an electric converter/transmission thinging (still haven had time to look at it). It as a 24v batt. pack under the rear seat for the electric motor that helps drive along the transmission. some cool features... the engine will shut down when the truck comes to a braking stand still, then it will fire up again as soon as you let off the brake pedal. However in Florida its to dam hot, so we override the system so now it wont shut off unless the cabin temp. is what I set it at. The engine will shut of at idle but will start back up if the inside cabin temp goes above 74 degs or whatever I'm in the mood for. It doesn’t save as much fuel as the small car hybrids but it saves more then 10% over the same type of truck with out electric power. This 4X4 is no turtle; it will set you back in the seat at lot more then those old 5.7s. The only draw back is I have to return it after testing for the next 2 years and every month I have to write comments on the vehicle. I don’t know when they will be available to the public or their cost Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.

06-19-2004, 03:37 PM	#7
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06-19-2004, 05:02 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Definitely interesting. You'll have to keep us posted on ho3w she holds up. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-19-2004, 05:32 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I wanna get a displacement on demand setup on my 350 :P That with the obvious fuel injection and an overdrive tranny, can anyone say gas milage? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-19-2004, 09:53 PM	#11
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06-19-2004, 01:39 PM	#3
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 481	let's take it apart and see how it works!

06-19-2004, 07:37 PM	#10
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	You cant really tell when it starts up. It has no conventional starter, i think it uses the electric torque converter to crank the engine. The prosses is really quick even with the radio off you can't tell till you look at the tach the engine starts and turns off. Like I said you dont even have to accelarate to turn the engine on, as soon as you let off the brake the engine comes on before you can even hit the gas pedal. We also have had the Toyota hybrids for a while, they are more noticible because you can accelerate with the gas engine off on electric power. Maybe enough of these things get on the road and we wont have to depend on foriegn oil. Iran and Iraq can go back trying to sell beach sand.

06-20-2004, 08:42 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Doesn't belong in my stable.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

06-20-2004, 10:06 AM	#13
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I'm really interested in how these things work too. How's the torque on it? What's the max towing weight? Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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