In reply to Jed Rothwell's message of Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:33:16 -0500: Hi, [snip] >Another technical point, from the first reference: > >"The DM powertrain incorporates BYD's own 50 kW 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter >BYD371QA aluminum engine, and has a combined maximum output of 125 kW." > >A top speed of the car is 160 km/h (100 mph). So apparently a 50 kW >gasoline engine can produce enough energy to sustain this speed. That >is in line with the estimates we made here previously. That is 50 kW >running in the "sweet spot" (most efficient speed). 50 kW = 67 HP.
My little Mitsubishi Lancer was only 67 HP, and I never had any cause for complaint when it comes to power. [snip] Regards, Robin van Spaandonk <[email protected]>
