Anto
04-10-2009, 02:20 AM
Link (http://www.examiner.com/x-7226-Electric-Car-Examiner~y2009m4d8-AFS-Trinity-Pushing-PlugIn-Hybrids-Performance)
"What do you say to a plug-in hybrid, PHEV SUV that gets 150 miles per gallon? Does it even exist? Yes and AFS Trinity has pushed the PHEV platform to the extreme with their Extreme Hybrids I test drove for you. It's a wonder no car manufacture has of yet snapped up their technology.
Pushing The Performance Envelop. When we think of performance, we often think speed, horsepower and engine torque. Though AFS Trinity has all of these, what it shines with is superior miles per gallon fuel efficiency, 150mpg, to be exact. Their Extreme Hybrid technology is very impressive and even though I am not an SUV and pickup truck fan, their XH-150 is proof that these heavy vehicles can be efficient and offer high performance."
"First Impression. You sit in as you would in any normal SUV. Upon closer inspection, 2 new amp meters gauges pop up sitting side by side on the dash, one for the lithium battery, the other for the ultracapacitor pack. The ignition key knob has three position, off, position 1, which is electric only, and 2 for full hybrid. Turn to the first position and nothing happens. It is always a disconcerting feeling, reminiscent of there is a problem. Not in the case of the XH-150, which sports a smart parallel plug-in hybrid, PHEV layout. One of the key features of this SUV, which anyone can rejoice from is that it lets you be in control of the vehicle by choosing how and when you use the gas and electric engine, alone or together. It felt refreshing having the choice to drive in electric mode only for less 40 miles, or use the gas engine, or both. This should appeal to many consumers considering the lack of choice in hybrid operation. It gave me a sense of freedom."
"What do you say to a plug-in hybrid, PHEV SUV that gets 150 miles per gallon? Does it even exist? Yes and AFS Trinity has pushed the PHEV platform to the extreme with their Extreme Hybrids I test drove for you. It's a wonder no car manufacture has of yet snapped up their technology.
Pushing The Performance Envelop. When we think of performance, we often think speed, horsepower and engine torque. Though AFS Trinity has all of these, what it shines with is superior miles per gallon fuel efficiency, 150mpg, to be exact. Their Extreme Hybrid technology is very impressive and even though I am not an SUV and pickup truck fan, their XH-150 is proof that these heavy vehicles can be efficient and offer high performance."
"First Impression. You sit in as you would in any normal SUV. Upon closer inspection, 2 new amp meters gauges pop up sitting side by side on the dash, one for the lithium battery, the other for the ultracapacitor pack. The ignition key knob has three position, off, position 1, which is electric only, and 2 for full hybrid. Turn to the first position and nothing happens. It is always a disconcerting feeling, reminiscent of there is a problem. Not in the case of the XH-150, which sports a smart parallel plug-in hybrid, PHEV layout. One of the key features of this SUV, which anyone can rejoice from is that it lets you be in control of the vehicle by choosing how and when you use the gas and electric engine, alone or together. It felt refreshing having the choice to drive in electric mode only for less 40 miles, or use the gas engine, or both. This should appeal to many consumers considering the lack of choice in hybrid operation. It gave me a sense of freedom."