atreis wrote:
time2roll wrote:
I am still looking for a hybrid. 250hp gas and 250+hp electric.
Usually 400+ hp is only needed for 20 or 30 minutes.
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For low end torque you just can't beat a powerful electric motor.
There actually is one in my size range but unfortunately it's not in my price range: Volvo XC90 T8.
For hill climbing, the low end torque won't help significantly. Climbing a hill, you should select a gear that keeps the engine in a range where it produces peak torque/HP.
Where the low end torque helps is in stop & go traffic starting from a standstill where the diesel has to wind up to get into it's peak torque range before it puts out it's rated torque.
More importantly, to provide 250hp for 30min would require a battery bank of around 1.5tons with standard deep cycle and 3/4 of a ton if you go with much more expensive lithium batteries.
