Would you buy a Nissan Hybrid?

shadoquad · 02-23-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Like it or not: The combustible engine as we know it is doomed!

Oh, it really doesn't make that much of a difference to me how the power is generated. The combustion engine was king of the hill for a very long time. If the next engine type rises above, then good for us. I don't even care what the motivation is behind the new tech, so long as it is better for the consumer. If cars are still fast, cool, fun, functional, practical, (all other reasons we buy cars), then that's all that really matters.

spearfish25 · 02-23-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Hopefully the results can be forwarded to Nissan.

Nissan called...anxiously awaiting results.

Sibze · 02-23-2011, 03:24 PM

Nope, sorry world. I will have to kill you with my gas eating sports car

b1adesofcha0s · 02-23-2011, 03:51 PM

I remember reading an article on MSN once that said to have the biggest impact on helping the environment, we should focus on improving and maximizing the potential of the gasoline engine rather than having everyone switch to hybrids or EV's. This conclusion was from a study by some government agency. The report said that there was room for significant improvements in the efficiency of combustion engines. Making the complete switch to hybrids/EV's would require massive infrastructure upgrades that would be more costly and time consuming in addition to the other environmental impacts others have mentioned regarding battery manufacturing and shipping. Gasoline engines would just require some technical innovation, everything else is already in place.

I don't think the hybrid and EV movement is necessarily bad for the environment, but we need to put more focus on switching to clean and renewable sources of energy for electricity production to maximize the environmental benefits. I think it would be more beneficial to invest in renewable energy for electricity than to have everyone buy hybrids/EV's.

Liquid_G · 02-23-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Nissan called...anxiously awaiting results.

lol and they already started making and the electric Z, due next thursday or 2013, whichever comes first.

Niche79 · 02-23-2011, 03:59 PM

No way in hell. I think the companies are pushing them way to hard and most are utter failures. If I want an econo bucket, fine, but if I want a sports car with a normal engine, than Ill take that. Their sales will slip if they make a hybrid sports car. Dont get me wrong if this middle east stuff turns into a full blown war and gas is over 5 bucks a gallon, id deff look into something that will get me longer MPG. Then again if we had a full blown war, i sure wouldnt worry about a new sports car either.

shadoquad · 02-23-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

lol and they already started making and the electric Z, due next thursday or 2013, whichever comes first.

I hear it's getting rid of the outdated fangs and overbearing headlights.

Sibze · 02-23-2011, 04:02 PM

and a W16

b1adesofcha0s · 02-23-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

and a W16

It also has 8 turbos. Suck on that Bugatti.

Sibze · 02-23-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

It also has 8 turbos. Suck on that Bugatti.

Damn, right. We're going to go like 300 mph! (while keeping it a Hybrid)

shadoquad · 02-23-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Damn, right. We're going to go like 300 mph! (while keeping it a Hybrid)

The batteries charge the turbos DER

b1adesofcha0s · 02-23-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The batteries charge the turbos DER

Just stick a rocket engine out the hatch and let that baby fly

flashburn · 02-23-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Damn, right. We're going to go like 300 mph! (while keeping it a Hybrid)

Except it will run out of battery power by the time it hits 60 mph, so the 300mph limit is theoretical.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-23-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Except it will run out of battery power by the time it hits 60 mph, so the 300mph limit is theoretical.

That's what the rocket engine is for, lol. We still have a W16 engine with 8 turbos after the batteries die.

flashburn · 02-24-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That's what the rocket engine is for, lol. We still have a W16 engine with 8 turbos after the batteries die.

Yeah, but the W16 runs ONLY on Unicorn Blood, so the chances of actually have any fuel for it is pretty slim.

View Poll Results: Would you buy a Nissan Hybrid 370Z type car?
Yes, All Electric.	6	12.00%
Yes, Gas/ electric	17	34.00%
No, I would buy a different Hybrid	0	0%
No, I would only buy a performance Gas Engine optioned sports car	27	54.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

02-23-2011, 03:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Nope, sorry world. I will have to kill you with my gas eating sports car __________________ RIP Tony.

02-23-2011, 04:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	and a W16 __________________ RIP Tony.

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02-23-2011, 03:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I remember reading an article on MSN once that said to have the biggest impact on helping the environment, we should focus on improving and maximizing the potential of the gasoline engine rather than having everyone switch to hybrids or EV's. This conclusion was from a study by some government agency. The report said that there was room for significant improvements in the efficiency of combustion engines. Making the complete switch to hybrids/EV's would require massive infrastructure upgrades that would be more costly and time consuming in addition to the other environmental impacts others have mentioned regarding battery manufacturing and shipping. Gasoline engines would just require some technical innovation, everything else is already in place. I don't think the hybrid and EV movement is necessarily bad for the environment, but we need to put more focus on switching to clean and renewable sources of energy for electricity production to maximize the environmental benefits. I think it would be more beneficial to invest in renewable energy for electricity than to have everyone buy hybrids/EV's.

02-23-2011, 03:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	No way in hell. I think the companies are pushing them way to hard and most are utter failures. If I want an econo bucket, fine, but if I want a sports car with a normal engine, than Ill take that. Their sales will slip if they make a hybrid sports car. Dont get me wrong if this middle east stuff turns into a full blown war and gas is over 5 bucks a gallon, id deff look into something that will get me longer MPG. Then again if we had a full blown war, i sure wouldnt worry about a new sports car either.