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Lightning Hybrids Unveils Prototype Hydraulic Hybrid at Denver Auto Show [+pics/video]

April 2, 2009 By 2 Comments

Lightning Hybrids

On Monday at the Denver Auto Show, Lightning Hybrids unveiled their concept 100-MPG hydraulic-hybrid that will vie for the Automotive X Prize.

Since we first covered this ‘biodiesel hydraulic-hybrid,’ the team at Lightning Motors has been working around the clock to finish in time for this debut.

The spring snow storm last week left parts stranded and put us behind schedule.  We have a very hard-working crew who have given it everything they’ve got to make up some time.  Yes, it was tight – really tight.  But we are very pleased with the car and with the response we have received from people at the show.

-Dan Johnson, Lightning Hybrids CEO.

The four-door sports sedan, called the LH4, is expected to average 100 mpg on biodiesel and will compete for the Automotive X Prize in 2010. According to the company’s press release, the car will be available to the general public for $39,000-$59,000 sometime in 2011, and apparently already has a waiting list. 

For more information see our last post on the topic, 100 MPG Hydraulic-Hybrid vies for X Prize, Runs on Biodiesel, or the company website.

And video of the LH4:

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About Clayton B. Cornell

Clayton B. Cornell was formerly a professional blogger as Lead Writer for Gas 2.0, Important Media’s blog covering the future of sustainable transportation, and was covering biofuels and green car technology for Important Media (formerly GreenOptions.com) since the beginning of 2007. Before GO, Clayton ran the training program for one of the EPA’s largest public toxicology information libraries at Oregon State University, which was fulfilled under a $2-million Federal grant. He became a biodiesel enthusiast after experimenting with small-scale biodiesel production in OSU’s chemical engineering lab, and has extensive hands-on experience with diesel cars and trucks, including the practical use of biodiesel and straight-vegetable-oil (SVO) as alternative fuels. Clayton graduated from the University of Utah with honors, receiving a degree in Biology and Chemistry. On the side, Clayton likes to spend his time at the beach or in the mountains. He’s been a professional river-guide, amateur beer judge, and world traveler, and currently lives in San Francisco.

Comments

  1. JG says:
    April 3, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Not a 4 door…. actually I think it has no traditional doors and 4 seats.

    It does look great and is a good idea. Less losses for a hydraulic hybrid instead of electric.

    Reply
  2. JG says:
    April 3, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Not a 4 door…. actually I think it has no traditional doors and 4 seats.

    It does look great and is a good idea. Less losses for a hydraulic hybrid instead of electric.

    Reply

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