Hybrid Diesel Class A
I live in RI and the busses here are diesel electric hybrids. Does any of the RV mfgs have plans or are building using this type of engine technology.
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Interesting question. I’ve wondered what will happen with heavy duty vehicle power trains over then next 10 – 20 years. Car and light duty truck engine technology, performance, and efficiency have changed significantly over the last 10 – 20 years. Turbo charging, super charging, direct injection, hybrids, and all electric have moved from fringe to common place (look at the power train competition in today’s 1/2 ton pick up market). I’m sure the pace of change will continue; hope it benefits the RV market.
Pet Peeve: Just about the only option we have for 28’ to 34’ vehicles (16 – 24k lbs) is the 6.8L V10 Ford, which has been going now for 20 years (and sucking lots of gas). I’d like to see the best engineers start from scratch and build a modern power plant for that market.
Pet Peeve: Just about the only option we have for 28’ to 34’ vehicles (16 – 24k lbs) is the 6.8L V10 Ford, which has been going now for 20 years (and sucking lots of gas). I’d like to see the best engineers start from scratch and build a modern power plant for that market.
