106 year old Hybrid with regenerative braking
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I think you mean the Volt. The Bolt is a fully electric car, like the 1909 Baker electric, also in Leno's Garage.
The Bolt and Volt have a lot on these early designs. Range, speed, comfort, and safety have come a long way since then.
The Bolt and Volt have a lot on these early designs. Range, speed, comfort, and safety have come a long way since then.
One of the most fascinating designed cars in his collection is the 1925 Doble E20 steam car with 1000 ft. lbs of torque.
Yes, sorry... Volt. Had a ride in one several years ago, was not impressed. Ironically, the owner of that Volt traded it for a Bolt, hence my mix-up.
Jay has a few steam cars, all cool. But this was the first I had seen of a true hybrid with regenerative braking, of this age.
Jay has a few steam cars, all cool. But this was the first I had seen of a true hybrid with regenerative braking, of this age.
