hybrid tundra

[dillinja666]

Originally Posted by Jer

Unfortunately Hybrid in it's current technology wouldn't work in a heavy 4x4 truck. If you tried to tow/haul anything you would quickly be running on V6 or whatever has engine was in their power.

when i asked the question i ment it more as an IF it had the acted like the tundra does today. i know with the way hybrids are now it would be interesting to see how the could beef up the system, but this is just a hypothetical question.

[Jer]

I don't disagree that electric motors have 100% of their torque available at 0 RPMs. What you need to keep in mind is that that doesn't last forever and the more weight you add to the equation the less it lasts. Especially if you're talking about going up hills and what not. The recaptured energy can only be stored so much as it's not limitless and it's not like you always brake while towing/hauling. Sometimes you have long stretches where you don't brake at all. Throw in some uphill pulls and you can see why it would be a difficult task to create a Hybrid Tundra.

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Jer

I don't disagree that electric motors have 100% of their torque available at 0 RPMs. What you need to keep in mind is that that doesn't last forever and the more weight you add to the equation the less it lasts. Especially if you're talking about going up hills and what not. The recaptured energy can only be stored so much as it's not limitless and it's not like you always brake while towing/hauling. Sometimes you have long stretches where you don't brake at all. Throw in some uphill pulls and you can see why it would be a difficult task to create a Hybrid Tundra.

I'd wager that you brake exactly the same amount as you accelerate.

For every uphill there's a downhill.

[Jer]

Originally Posted by TSK

I'd wager that you brake exactly the same amount as you accelerate.

For every uphill there's a downhill.

Not if you don't make it up that hill.

[TahoeTexan]

Originally Posted by rsayloriii

Then what would be the benefit from being hybrid if this was the case? The truck is already estimated around these numbers so there'd be no benefit from it whatsoever. If they were going to do a hybrid, it'd have a significant boost in mileage numbers to even be viable otherwise there's no way they'd sell.

I am speaking specifically on the 5.7L which is "RATED" at 14/18. 20MPG would be a 42% increase in fuel economy in city driving which is where hybrids are supposed to shine. 25MPG would a 78% increase.

Don't get me wrong, if they come out with hybrid that gets 25MPG (city OR hwy), I would trade in my 07 tomorrow. Assuming 15,000 annual miles and gas prices of $3/gallon I would save $4000 in ONE year. That is a no brainer.

[tundrahq]

The Tundra hybrid is no more...

The Hybrid Toyota Tundra Is No More | tundraheadquarters.com


Too bad. It would have been awesome. Maybe in a few years...