Talk:Mild hybrid

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The facts on this page should be reviewed. The article incorrectly states that the electric motor does not supplement the gas engine. This is not correct.

The GM-hybrid system very similar in function to the original Honda hybrid systems. The difference was only in the size and power of the electric motors and batteries. The theory of operation is basically the same.

It is not clear if GM belt assist systems as used on the Saturn Vue are meant to be part of this section. It seems that GM has done two different "mild hybrid" systems. The original one used on the Silverado was packaged with the torque converter and appears to provide no motive assist. The belt assist kind used on vehicles such as the Vue does provide some power assist to the motor. As such it is functionally the same as what Honda used on the Insight and first gen Civic hybrid (not sure about gen 2). The only significant difference is the belt system can not provide as much power. I believe the numbers were something like 7hp vs ~20hp.

I think this section should be rewritten such that it is clear that "mild" has been applied to two different systems. The first section describes mild systems as one thing, the second paragraph as another. Springee (talk) 14:21, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ford

Ford built a "Tonka" themed pickup truck using a hydraulic pump/motor inserted between the transmission and driveshaft. That was coupled to a pair of pressure accumulator tanks. During braking and for short periods after starting, the pump moved fluid to the pressure tank. When accelerating away from a stop, the fluid went through the pump to provide an assist. Ford never put the system into production. Now the company is working on a series hybrid truck using hydraulic drive. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bizzybody (talk • contribs) 08:01, 14 June 2008 (UTC)