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PHOEBISIS · 04-30-2004, 08:47 PM

Derodeo,I did a search.Ford just entered a licensing agreement to use the Toyota Hybrid tech-pretty smart,that is how they can put their little Hybrid SUV out so quickly(Escape I think).I also found out that in 2002 Nissan entered into some sort of Hybrid tech sharing agreement.It sounded like they were going to do R&D and share costs and results.So with their proven Diesel capabilities they could put together a Titan Turbo Diesel-maybe with Hybrid tech,very quickly.They could combine the 2 techs and get a true full sized 4 door with true 20mpg city capability.
You're right about GM and Toyota,they have a long history of joint ventures.My Chevy Prizm is a rebadged corolla made on the same CA assembly line.
So the Euros had the cleaner diesel,but we are finally getting it?Great,about time.All these technologies will work just fine with renewable fuels like alcohol from corn,or cellulose,and vegetable oil based diesel.It cost maybe 2-3 times as much per unit of energy to use "grown fuel",but $4/gal gas is on the way,and in the USA we are paying a price to secure cheap oil.Charlie
PS GM just traded Honda some small diesel motors(from one of GMs European companies) for Honda's 3.5 liter V-6 and 5 speed.They use the motor-trans in their VUE.Win,Win.Honda uses the motor in their Pilot;it will make the Vue a pocket rocket since it is 900lbs lighter.

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PHOEBISIS Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Did Search-Ford,and NISSAN hooked up Toyota Hybrid tech Derodeo,I did a search.Ford just entered a licensing agreement to use the Toyota Hybrid tech-pretty smart,that is how they can put their little Hybrid SUV out so quickly(Escape I think).I also found out that in 2002 Nissan entered into some sort of Hybrid tech sharing agreement.It sounded like they were going to do R&D and share costs and results.So with their proven Diesel capabilities they could put together a Titan Turbo Diesel-maybe with Hybrid tech,very quickly.They could combine the 2 techs and get a true full sized 4 door with true 20mpg city capability. You're right about GM and Toyota,they have a long history of joint ventures.My Chevy Prizm is a rebadged corolla made on the same CA assembly line. So the Euros had the cleaner diesel,but we are finally getting it?Great,about time.All these technologies will work just fine with renewable fuels like alcohol from corn,or cellulose,and vegetable oil based diesel.It cost maybe 2-3 times as much per unit of energy to use "grown fuel",but $4/gal gas is on the way,and in the USA we are paying a price to secure cheap oil.Charlie PS GM just traded Honda some small diesel motors(from one of GMs European companies) for Honda's 3.5 liter V-6 and 5 speed.They use the motor-trans in their VUE.Win,Win.Honda uses the motor in their Pilot;it will make the Vue a pocket rocket since it is 900lbs lighter.