Hybrid Tugs

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by tripp, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. tripp

    tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it?

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2005
    4,717
    79
    0
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Hybrid tugs may soon be hitting a port near you...

    Read about 'em here.
     
    #1 tripp, Mar 1, 2007
  2. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2006
    19,011
    4,082
    50
    Location:
    Grass Valley, CA.
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Pretty cool!

    Now they need to start thinking about applying this techology to police and security vehicles that sit in parking lots for 24/hrs with the engine on. :angry:
     
    #2 F8L, Mar 1, 2007
  3. tripp

    tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it?

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2005
    4,717
    79
    0
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(F8L @ Mar 1 2007, 08:28 PM) [snapback]398855[/snapback]</div>
    Yup. The problem with the prius for these roles is its size and lack of power. A hybrid crown vic (or something similar) would save police departments a lot of money on fuel for sure.
     
    #3 tripp, Mar 1, 2007
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,179
    16,408
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    HiHy? The Toronto Fire Dept. has 9 of them.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Mar 2, 2007
  5. tripp

    tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it?

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2005
    4,717
    79
    0
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    I'm thinking patrol cars in this case. SUVs are worthless for high-speed chases unless you wanna die in a rollover.
     
    #5 tripp, Mar 2, 2007
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)