More on the hybrid Spyder

[Lamonster]

I don't remember anyone posting the range on this before, if they did I just missed it. This report is saying a 375 mile range, that would be twice of what I'm getting now. :thumbup:
http://www.autonet.ca/autos/news/2011/02/03/17136991-autonet.html

 

[Brevet05]

That sounds great; I'm looking forward to seeing that technology in an RT as well!

 

[Trickie Dick]

I'm interested in seeing a price. If it's anything like pricing on hybrid cars then :yikes:

 

[pjp623]

:clap: That's great! Will it be available in any other colors?

 

[SpyderWolf]

Wow, 325 miles would be awesome per tank. That puts it within crusing range of cars with much larger tanks. :thumbup:

 

[WackyDan]

"Averaging 8.1 L/100km (29 mpg)"

Unless they are doing mid ride refueling I think that 375 mile range is a typo...Perhaps it can go 37 miles on battery only/low speed like many of the hybrid cars do now.

 

[Bob Denman]

While I really don't want to rain on anybody's parade; "Expected range" often isn't the same as "Actual range"...
But I'm really hoping to be dead wrong!

 

[IWN2RYD]

I still say they should make the Frunk lid a solar panel. That should give us another ten miles out of it during sunny rides!:2thumbs:

 

[Lamonster]

"Averaging 8.1 L/100km (29 mpg)"

Unless they are doing mid ride refueling I think that 375 mile range is a typo...Perhaps it can go 37 miles on battery only/low speed like many of the hybrid cars do now.

They are talking about that engine in the Skidoo not the Spyder.

engine currently used in BRP’s 2011 Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Averaging 8.1 L/100km (29 mpg), it is the most fuel-efficient engine in the snowmobile industry.

 

[SpyderWolf]

I still say they should make the Frunk lid a solar panel. That should give us another ten miles out of it during sunny rides!:2thumbs:

:agree: That would be a cool idea. I am currently looking into a solar battery charger that I think may be just the ticket I need for project.

 

[jedd]

Thanks for the link, good info. Any one have a link to more pics of the Proto-type I've searched came up with just this 1 pic :dontknow:

Jim:thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

Thanks for the link, good info. Any one have a link to more pics of the Proto-type I've searched came up with just this 1 pic :dontknow:

Jim:thumbup:

http://corp.brp.com/en-CA/Media.Center/Press.Releases/1/12.20.2010.htm?utm_source=BRP&utm_medium=RSS

 

[jedd]

Thanks Lamonster after reading that article and viewing those pics I really wonder what the heck will my kids be driving:dontknow::dontknow: That is a very large investment by BRP and the Canadian grant, crazy world we live in today. I can't help but think how much money was Thomas Edison granted to make all his inventions for society??:roflblack::roflblack:

“Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery.” – Charles Dickens

JMHO
JIM:thumbup:

 

[bone crusher]

I'll believe it when I see it. I had a hybrid Lexus and loved it...didn't do 'that' great with mileage and paid a lot of extra money for it...not worth it, IMHO...

 

[Sarge707]

Double the mileage (65-70Miles) and comparable accelleration. Not Bad but I gotta save up for a Trike Para Glider (trike Buggy Delta) so I can soar like a bird!:yikes:

 

[Frig]

I saw this at the New York motorcycle show and spoke to a BRP rep there. The one at the show was just for show. It had no engine, electric nor gas. He told me they were about 4 years away from production. A lot can happen in that time. But it looked cool.

 

[Raptor]

I'm interested in seeing a price. If it's anything like pricing on hybrid cars then :yikes:

Was thinking the same thing. You hang a "green" tag on anything and the price goes up to ridiculous levels. I'll stick with 14 thank you...

 

[Firefly]

Thanks Lamonster after reading that article and viewing those pics I really wonder what the heck will my kids be driving:dontknow::dontknow: That is a very large investment by BRP and the Canadian grant, crazy world we live in today. I can't help but think how much money was Thomas Edison granted to make all his inventions for society??:roflblack::roflblack:

“Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery.” – Charles Dickens

JMHO
JIM:thumbup:

I'd bet Edison got plenty more $$$ than that (converted to today's money) from our government for all the research and inventions he did. Most of the biggest and best such things in our history had government backing of some form. Glad Canada is investing in this technology. If they can bring one to market in 4 years that is amazing. :thumbup:

 

[docdoru]

With or without Turbo, this is my question...:shocked:

 

[Marker]

ACE ?

They are talking about that engine in the Skidoo not the Spyder.

The brand new ski-doo engine thats out in 2011 models is the 600 ACE. ACE stands for Advanced Combustion Engine. I heard that BRP is /was having some issues with that motor. The HP is around 60HP and guys are talking about wanting a turbo for it. This motor also gets around 29MPG US or 35MPG IMP.Gallon.