HP2G REVEALS MORE ABOUT THE 110 M.P.G. MUSTANG AT SEMA 2009
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LAS VEGAS -- At the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, HP2g.com released more details about its revolutionary 110 m.p.g. electric hybrid V8 Ford Mustang. Doug Pelmear’s innovative 4.8 liter V8 engine uses electronically-managed variable displacement and an integrated pulsed electric motor to vary output for conditions and power demand. The naturally-aspirated HP2g engine can produce as much as 400 horsepower and 500 lbs/ft of torque during acceleration and as little as 15 horsepower during part throttle cruise conditions. The engine is computer managed.
The revolution in HP2g’s powerplant is three-fold. First, according to HP2g’s press release, “[T]he HP2g E-85 fueled engine can transition from running on all eight cylinders down to firing on just one.” Unlike conventional variable displacement systems now in production, the HP2g’s engine rotates the single active cylinder among the eight using a proprietary process.
Second, HP2g reportedly has integrated a unique electric motor which operates “on a pulse basis, instead of what is called full saturation.” HP2g uses rapid electric cycling to conserve electric energy. The integrated motor also reportedly employs regenerative braking. The battery pack for the pulsed electric motor is reportedly two racing spiral core gel batteries.
Third, HP2g has discovered “added efficiencies because of tight tolerances and sturdy design.”
A cutaway of the HP2g engine is scheduled for public display at the 2010 Detroit International Auto Show.
During 18 months of testing, HP2g has logged 22,000 miles and reports average fuel economy of 109.7 m.p.g. In fact Doug Pelmear told Truth With Speedzter that he drove HP2g’s 1987 Mustang prototype on display from Ohio to Las Vegas, with the run from Oklahoma City to Sin City taking a only a splash more than one tank-ful of E-85 fuel.
HP2g also reports that the Pelmear engine underwent “standard EPA testing” in May 2009 and passed without a catalytic converter.
At SEMA 2009, the HP2g Mustang was parked among a diverse collection of “green” cars. Ironically, the "Green Zone" was anchored by huge display of unusual and even freakish Progressive Automotive X-Prize competitors. As reported previously, HP2g is not among the X-Prize finalists. Some internet wags have suggested that HP2g’s omission from the X-Prize “proves” Pelmear’s stock-appearing Mustang is less than what is claimed. Such judgments are irresponsible and premature.
Pelmear also told Truth With Speedzzter that the big OEMs seem to be taking a skeptical view of HP2g’s technology. Perhaps it is because of Detroit’s “not invented here” mindset. Or perhaps the skepticism is fueled by the mystery surrounding HP2g’s three prototype Mustangs. Or perhaps it is because it seems impossible that Ohio hot rodders working on a relatively shoestring budget (compared to the billions OEMs invest for modest gains) could have achieved a technological breakthrough of epic proportions.
In person, Pelmear seems like a modest and forthright entrepreneur. He appears to be a “cut-and-try,” grease-under-the-fingernails hot rodder, and not a highfalutin engineer. In our brief conversation, he gave the impression of one who is always thinking about solving the next problem or technological challenge. Clearly, his enthusiasm for his engine is boundless. And like Smokey Yunick, the legendary inventor of the hot vapor cycle engine, Pelmear is proud that his engine is “all-American.”
Mr. Pelmear is quick to give credit to God for giving him the talents and abilities necessary to develop the HP2g engine. And he seems sincere in his convictions.
Truth With Speedzzter could not help but wonder whether those journalists who interviewed early automotive legends such as Henry Ford back in the day would not have noticed some similarities in Mr. Pelmear. Like those automotive pioneers, Pelmear does not seem put off by the arduous road ahead or the hordes of naysayers. Instead, he’s got vision – which is something sorely lacking in many of the automotive elites and know-it-alls.
In this day and age when the engineering world expects “Goliath” efforts are necessary to make even incremental gains, is it still possible for an obscure, hometown “David” to come along with a fundamental "game-changer" like the HP2g engine?
After five minutes with Doug Pelmear, somehow you want to believe. You want to root for little guys like Team HP2g.
And you desperately want a peak below that mysterious Mustang’s hood . . . .
[INTERNET NEUTRALITY DISCLOSURE: The foregoing report is based on information released by HP2g.com at SEMA 2009 and an interview with Doug Pelmear. It has not been independently verified and should not be relied upon for investment or any other purpose.
HP2g or Doug Pelmear did not provide any compensation, gratuity, or other inducement to Truth With Speedzzter for this report.]
[Get the latest "Truth With Speedzzter" here]
LAS VEGAS -- At the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, HP2g.com released more details about its revolutionary 110 m.p.g. electric hybrid V8 Ford Mustang. Doug Pelmear’s innovative 4.8 liter V8 engine uses electronically-managed variable displacement and an integrated pulsed electric motor to vary output for conditions and power demand. The naturally-aspirated HP2g engine can produce as much as 400 horsepower and 500 lbs/ft of torque during acceleration and as little as 15 horsepower during part throttle cruise conditions. The engine is computer managed. The revolution in HP2g’s powerplant is three-fold. First, according to HP2g’s press release, “[T]he HP2g E-85 fueled engine can transition from running on all eight cylinders down to firing on just one.” Unlike conventional variable displacement systems now in production, the HP2g’s engine rotates the single active cylinder among the eight using a proprietary process.
Second, HP2g reportedly has integrated a unique electric motor which operates “on a pulse basis, instead of what is called full saturation.” HP2g uses rapid electric cycling to conserve electric energy. The integrated motor also reportedly employs regenerative braking. The battery pack for the pulsed electric motor is reportedly two racing spiral core gel batteries.
Third, HP2g has discovered “added efficiencies because of tight tolerances and sturdy design.”
A cutaway of the HP2g engine is scheduled for public display at the 2010 Detroit International Auto Show.
During 18 months of testing, HP2g has logged 22,000 miles and reports average fuel economy of 109.7 m.p.g. In fact Doug Pelmear told Truth With Speedzter that he drove HP2g’s 1987 Mustang prototype on display from Ohio to Las Vegas, with the run from Oklahoma City to Sin City taking a only a splash more than one tank-ful of E-85 fuel.
HP2g also reports that the Pelmear engine underwent “standard EPA testing” in May 2009 and passed without a catalytic converter.
At SEMA 2009, the HP2g Mustang was parked among a diverse collection of “green” cars. Ironically, the "Green Zone" was anchored by huge display of unusual and even freakish Progressive Automotive X-Prize competitors. As reported previously, HP2g is not among the X-Prize finalists. Some internet wags have suggested that HP2g’s omission from the X-Prize “proves” Pelmear’s stock-appearing Mustang is less than what is claimed. Such judgments are irresponsible and premature.
Pelmear also told Truth With Speedzzter that the big OEMs seem to be taking a skeptical view of HP2g’s technology. Perhaps it is because of Detroit’s “not invented here” mindset. Or perhaps the skepticism is fueled by the mystery surrounding HP2g’s three prototype Mustangs. Or perhaps it is because it seems impossible that Ohio hot rodders working on a relatively shoestring budget (compared to the billions OEMs invest for modest gains) could have achieved a technological breakthrough of epic proportions.
In person, Pelmear seems like a modest and forthright entrepreneur. He appears to be a “cut-and-try,” grease-under-the-fingernails hot rodder, and not a highfalutin engineer. In our brief conversation, he gave the impression of one who is always thinking about solving the next problem or technological challenge. Clearly, his enthusiasm for his engine is boundless. And like Smokey Yunick, the legendary inventor of the hot vapor cycle engine, Pelmear is proud that his engine is “all-American.”
Mr. Pelmear is quick to give credit to God for giving him the talents and abilities necessary to develop the HP2g engine. And he seems sincere in his convictions.
Truth With Speedzzter could not help but wonder whether those journalists who interviewed early automotive legends such as Henry Ford back in the day would not have noticed some similarities in Mr. Pelmear. Like those automotive pioneers, Pelmear does not seem put off by the arduous road ahead or the hordes of naysayers. Instead, he’s got vision – which is something sorely lacking in many of the automotive elites and know-it-alls.
In this day and age when the engineering world expects “Goliath” efforts are necessary to make even incremental gains, is it still possible for an obscure, hometown “David” to come along with a fundamental "game-changer" like the HP2g engine?
After five minutes with Doug Pelmear, somehow you want to believe. You want to root for little guys like Team HP2g.
And you desperately want a peak below that mysterious Mustang’s hood . . . .
[INTERNET NEUTRALITY DISCLOSURE: The foregoing report is based on information released by HP2g.com at SEMA 2009 and an interview with Doug Pelmear. It has not been independently verified and should not be relied upon for investment or any other purpose.
HP2g or Doug Pelmear did not provide any compensation, gratuity, or other inducement to Truth With Speedzzter for this report.]
Labels: 2009 SEMA SHOW, Automotive X Prize, Doug Pelmear, Electric Hybrid Mustang, Mustang, Team HP2g
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Go independent little guy Doug Pelmear / team HP2g. .... exactly what made our country great!!!!! Let's get back to basics.
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