Cam
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The future models timeline shows a "mild hybrid" Wrangler coming soon after it turns 2018. What exactly is a mild hybrid? Never heard of it.
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So what's the advantage of a mild hybrid over a full hybrid then? Wouldn't it be an advantage to have an electric only mode also?In other words, compared to traditional full hybrids where the electric motor can fully take over, the electric motor in a mild hybrid never fully takes over. They're not powerful enough to propel the car without the gas engine also doing some of the work.
Another way to think about it is a mild hybrid has a battery and helper motor, but these operate only while the gas engine is running.
The mild hybrid will be cheaper and weigh less compared to the full HEV. These 2 factors alone make me surprised Jeep has plans for a full hybrid JL by 2022.So what's the advantage of a mild hybrid over a full hybrid then? Wouldn't it be an advantage to have an electric only mode also?
CAFE weighs heavy on the Wrangler, which depending on your point of view is a victim of its own success since it certainly sells in large volume.The mild hybrid will be cheaper and weigh less compared to the full HEV. These 2 factors alone make me surprised Jeep has plans for a full hybrid JL by 2022.
I'd like to see the electric part of the drivetrain sold basically as a rock crawling accessory. The low speed torque of an electric motor would be great for trailing and help to smooth out the amount of throttle needed to roll the tires over obstacles rather than having to stab into the gas and get the torque converter spinning and then rapidly pedal out.
Seems like wheelbase and suspension had a lot more to do with the discrepancy than electric vs diesel/gas.Speaking of low speed instant 100% torque, these electric Wrangler conversions show just how effective and useful it is. I was not high on the thought of a hybrid or electric Wrangler until seeing this. I'm warming to the idea now
Exactly... my gas powered built 2 door Rubicon could probably go toe to toe with these electric one. They're also running a lot of air in those beadlocks.... do we not have a compressor?Seems like wheelbase and suspension had a lot more to do with the discrepancy than electric vs diesel/gas.
Was thinking the same - rock crawling doesn't rely as much on propulsion and depends more on the chosen path and chassis setup than anything else.Seems like wheelbase and suspension had a lot more to do with the discrepancy than electric vs diesel/gas.