Army investing in hybrid electric vehicles?

During the Detroit auto show, a DetroitNews reporter wrote an article in which he stated that any automotive engineer would tell you that having two motors to accomplish the job of one was a stupid idea. Therefore, he was not a fan of hybrids.

To that I responded, except for Japanese automotive engineers, whom also create the most reliable automobiles in the world.

The fact is using small electric motors for specific functions can be much more efficient than using one motor to do everything.

Now, I have more support.

One of the manufacturers that is developing an advanced propulsion system for Army automobiles recently stated, "The ability of electric motors to deliver higher levels of torque and power in a small package is critical to the success of wheel motors for large military vehicles that are candidates for hybrid electric propulsion", said William G. Rankin, UQM Technologies' President and Chief Executive Officer (Click here for more on this story).

Obviously, the multiple motors in hybrid cars isn't such a stupid idea.