Comments on: Discuss the "Plug-In Hybrid Cars" TV story

By: Larry C. Seaman

Larry C. Seaman — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:34:21 +0000

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By: ME

ME — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:13:31 +0000

I am currently a tester of a plug in Prius hybrid. It has a 5.5 kWh battery in place of the spare tire. I average 60 to 70 mpg and often get over 100 mpg.

By: Gabriela Quiros

Gabriela Quiros — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:45:10 +0000

Today's San Francisco Chronicle has a story about how Toyota is about to start testing a plug-in hybrid vehicle in California. Their web site is at sfgate.com

Best,
Gabriela

By: yton

yton — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:17:55 +0000

It will be great if all hybrid car manufacturers will design and produce various-branded cars – ford hybrid, toyota hybrid car, honda hybrid, lexus, mercury etc. – that can boast such mileage. I believe in Green non-Smog future!

By: Gabriela Quiros

Gabriela Quiros — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:46:47 +0000

QUEST's segment about plug-in hybrids will be rebroadcast tonight, Tuesday April 10, on KQED Channel 9 at 7:30 p.m. and this Friday April 13 at 10:30 p.m.

It will also be rebroadcast this week on San Jose's KTEH, on Sunday April 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy! And please tell your friends.

Gabriela Quiros
QUEST Segment Producer

By: Paul Erickson

Paul Erickson — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:01:13 +0000

Perhaps better insulation in the vehicle would be wise? as well as better defrosting glass. Heated seats and steering wheel as well.

By: Car Buff

Car Buff — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:37:51 +0000

How about we telecommute? Technology makes it easy for use to see each other where ever you are. And people will be able to see their families more.

By: Felix Kramer

Felix Kramer — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:36:30 +0000

We're getting quite a few more waves on the roads since the airing of this show!

In answer to Mark's question, the Prius has only one motor. We added batteries and electronics, made no changes to front end of car or main hybrid computer.

The Prius is a "parallel hybrid," where both a gasoline engine and a single electric motor provide power to the wheels. The GM Volt prototype is a "series hybrid," where an electric motor powers the wheels, and a gasoline engine recharges the batteries. The Lexus 400h and the four-wheel-drive Toyota Highlander SUV hybrids both have additional motors for the second axle.

By the way, ways to promote the adoption of PHEVs include signing the letter or adding a "soft fleet order" at http://www.pluginpartners.org or getting involved with/financially supporting CalCars!

By: Mark W. Edwards

Mark W. Edwards — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:28:15 +0000

In the PBS segment, the dashboard display shown indicated both front and a rear electric motor. Was a second electric motor added somehow? This sounds unlikely; but why was it so shown?

By: gemma cubero

gemma cubero — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:50:45 +0000

very cool car and very well done segment too. I was thinking about having a hybrid as my next car and this is even cooler. Are these plug-in cars in the market already?? keep me informed of your future segments…I like your style and the content of your stories…what´s the next one on? gemma