Towing with Hybrid/electric cars

pegwr33 replied on 22/06/2019 20:04

Posted on 22/06/2019 20:04

I know that the Mitsubishi Phev can tow, but what other hybrid/electric vehicles are out there which would comfortably tow a mid-range caravan weighing around 1,500 kgs?

I have looked at some forums and it seems to suggest that towing with a hybrid is not to be recommended.

lornalou1 replied on 17/08/2019 20:41

Posted on 17/08/2019 20:41

could you imagine all the cars/lorries/buses and everything else plugged in to the network and there is another power outage on the grid, the country will come to a standstill. I have heard and read that we only produce 5% more electric that we need so when that's used up where do we go then. solar/wind and wave power is already added into this %.

Rufs replied on 18/08/2019 09:05

Posted on 17/08/2019 20:41 by lornalou1

could you imagine all the cars/lorries/buses and everything else plugged in to the network and there is another power outage on the grid, the country will come to a standstill. I have heard and read that we only produce 5% more electric that we need so when that's used up where do we go then. solar/wind and wave power is already added into this %.

Posted on 18/08/2019 09:05

well actually if you visit Lee on the Solent you will see 3 or 4 very large  pipes popping out of the sea and onto the beach at the western end of the prom, these pipes will carry cables capable of transporting electricty, the other end of the pipes is on the shore of France and the intention is to buy electricity from the French nuclear power stations for use in the UK, work that one out. undecided

lornalou1 replied on 18/08/2019 19:40

Posted on 18/08/2019 09:05 by Rufs

well actually if you visit Lee on the Solent you will see 3 or 4 very large  pipes popping out of the sea and onto the beach at the western end of the prom, these pipes will carry cables capable of transporting electricty, the other end of the pipes is on the shore of France and the intention is to buy electricity from the French nuclear power stations for use in the UK, work that one out. undecided

Posted on 18/08/2019 19:40

the price will go up on the first November after Brexit. That's if they don't disconnect it on the French side. surprised

brue replied on 14/10/2019 14:11

Posted on 14/10/2019 14:11

Have a look at hydrogen cars on YouTube, I think they'll be able to tow? The BMW hydrogen car, for instance, is on the way to production. smile

replied on 14/10/2019 14:27

Posted on 18/08/2019 09:05 by Rufs

well actually if you visit Lee on the Solent you will see 3 or 4 very large  pipes popping out of the sea and onto the beach at the western end of the prom, these pipes will carry cables capable of transporting electricty, the other end of the pipes is on the shore of France and the intention is to buy electricity from the French nuclear power stations for use in the UK, work that one out. undecided

Posted on 14/10/2019 14:27

I hope the line is well protected against terrorists.

replied on 14/10/2019 14:30

Posted on 14/10/2019 14:11 by brue

Have a look at hydrogen cars on YouTube, I think they'll be able to tow? The BMW hydrogen car, for instance, is on the way to production. smile

Posted on 14/10/2019 14:30

Coming in 2022 in a small series of vehicles. I'll have two! smile Err where do I refuel? 

EmilysDad replied on 14/10/2019 14:32

Posted on 14/10/2019 14:30 by

Coming in 2022 in a small series of vehicles. I'll have two! smile Err where do I refuel? 

Posted on 14/10/2019 14:32

I'm sure the early users of internal combustion engined cars had the same problem

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