Hyrbids Are Tough - Germany Automakers' Hybrid Efforts Plagued by Technical Problems

Merc1 · 03-19-2007, 06:29 AM

German automakers will introduce hybrid cars into the market later than planned. Carmakers underestimated the difficulty of developing the sophisticated, environmentally friendly technology.

The first defeat was bad enough. It amounted to a collective recognition by executives at German car companies that they had misjudged the situation. More than two years ago they made a decision, a first in the history of the German automotive industry, to emulate the Japanese and build hybrid automobiles.

The issue could no longer be ignored. The savings that can be achieved with the hybrid gasoline and electric engine are simply too substantial. Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking experienced the second setback more directly. Wiedeking wanted the best hybrid engine for his company's gas-guzzling Cayenne SUV, and he wanted it as quickly as possible. His first move was to contact Toyota, the pioneer in hybrid technology.

A very interesting read, full article:

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

M

cawimmer430 · 03-19-2007, 06:46 AM

This was posted on Autolies. Japanese fanboys had a field day.

Although if I remember correctly, this article was basically talking about the hybrid development problems at VW / Porsche. BMW and Mercedes seem to be on the right track.

Too lazy to read it again...

Merc1 · 03-19-2007, 07:05 AM

Yeah I must confess that is where I saw it too. I see you post over there too, I would never, ever waste my time arguing with those folks. They're without a doubt the most clueless bunch of "car enthusiasts" on the net.

M

cawimmer430 · 03-19-2007, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

Yeah I must confess that is where I saw it too. I see you post over there too, I would never, ever waste my time arguing with those folks. They're without a doubt the most clueless bunch of "car enthusiasts" on the net.

M

Yep, I sometimes post there. I generally just talk in Mercedes threads and I usually never argue with anyone, just correct some facts, then dissapear. I've learned long ago that the people there are total nutcases. Look at these threads and look at a moron named Lexusmaniac & Huu76.

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

03-19-2007, 06:29 AM	#1
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Hyrbids Are Tough - Germany Automakers' Hybrid Efforts Plagued by Technical Problems German automakers will introduce hybrid cars into the market later than planned. Carmakers underestimated the difficulty of developing the sophisticated, environmentally friendly technology. The first defeat was bad enough. It amounted to a collective recognition by executives at German car companies that they had misjudged the situation. More than two years ago they made a decision, a first in the history of the German automotive industry, to emulate the Japanese and build hybrid automobiles. The issue could no longer be ignored. The savings that can be achieved with the hybrid gasoline and electric engine are simply too substantial. Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking experienced the second setback more directly. Wiedeking wanted the best hybrid engine for his company's gas-guzzling Cayenne SUV, and he wanted it as quickly as possible. His first move was to contact Toyota, the pioneer in hybrid technology. A very interesting read, full article: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER M

03-19-2007, 06:46 AM	#2
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: Hyrbids Are Tough - Germany Automakers' Hybrid Efforts Plagued by Technical Probl This was posted on Autolies. Japanese fanboys had a field day. Although if I remember correctly, this article was basically talking about the hybrid development problems at VW / Porsche. BMW and Mercedes seem to be on the right track. Too lazy to read it again...

03-19-2007, 07:05 AM	#3
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Hyrbids Are Tough - Germany Automakers' Hybrid Efforts Plagued by Technical Probl Yeah I must confess that is where I saw it too. I see you post over there too, I would never, ever waste my time arguing with those folks. They're without a doubt the most clueless bunch of "car enthusiasts" on the net. M

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
GM/BMW/DCX Unveil New Hybrid Tech	Alx	The Pit - General Discussion	0	04-27-2006 02:11 PM
Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept	BMW_Dude	Tech Talk Forum	0	03-30-2006 11:56 AM