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Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extendedrange electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. The plug-in will produce 28 grams of CO 2 per kilometer on the EU test cycle, according to Jaguar. Earlier post.) Micro-turbine genset diagram.
During the serial media launch events for the Chevrolet Volt, GM provided more detail (subsequent to the completion of related patent work) on the novel drive architecture applied in their first extendedrange electric vehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.
Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. By 2030, it plans to become a fully electric car company.
Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit.
Lotus CIty Car drivetrain. At the Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled five new cars, two evolutions of existing models and a new concept city car. Equipped with a single-speed transmission, drivetrain provides the vehicle with an all-electric range of 60 km (37 miles) from its 14.8 The Lotus City Car.
Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extendedrange electric vehicles—i.e., Tahoe two-mode) Plug-in hybrid (announced) EREV. Pure battery-electric range. Mild Hybrid.
Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extendedrange electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. Electric cars are among the best long-term solutions to meet society’s energy and environmental challenges. Europcar provides electric and hybrid vehicles.
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In September, GM’s plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt (2,851 units sold) and Toyota’s plug-in hybrid Prius PHV (1,652 units sold) continued to lead sales in the US of plug-in vehicles from major OEMs. The Volt extendedrange electric vehicle has sold 16,348 units Jan-Sep 2012, up 319.7% in September year-on-year.
In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of its all-electric vehicle Taxi fleet test, BYD announced high-level results of several pilots of its plug-in electric vehicles—the F3DM, e6 and eBUS-12—in fleet testing across the world. BYD’s dual-mode cars are expected to save HACLA about 37 lbs (16.8 Click to enlarge.
a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extendedrange electric truck. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8. of Volvo AB—the home of Volvo Trucks.
Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extendedrange electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. gasoline-powered range-extender generator. Earlier post.) V-6 in the SRX. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt produces 273 lb-ft/370 N·m.). Powertrain.
The four-passenger, two-door mega city vehicle (MCV) car can drive 50 kilometers (31 miles) emission-free in city traffic on its 12 kWh battery pack before the rangeextender kicks in. The synchronous electric motor of the Audi A1 e-tron is mounted transversely at the front of the car. Battery pack.
Based on a single vehicle architecture, this modular concept supports three models with different drive configurations: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as rangeextender. The BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be the first to offer Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles (EVs) for daily and weekly rentals later this month. The Volt vehicles will be available at the Mark Christopher Auto Center in Ontario, Calif., along with a new charging station.
GM will focus its vehicle electrification strategy on eAssist-type systems and the plug. Also through October, GM has sold 19,309 units of the Volt in the US, and is the market leader of the plug-in vehicle segment in the US. “ A major focus for GM’s electrification strategy will center on the plug. Source: Larry Nitz, GM.
Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Meanwhile, the notion of such a car being produced in large numbers within the next 10 years was dialed into the plan from the start. Background. Hybrid system. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.
Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). The minimal front intake improves airflow around the nose of the car and the underbody sweeps up, venturi-like, at the rear to further reduce drag. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.
The EREV (extendedrange electric vehicle) is suddenly the hottest thing in the world of electric cars as EV sales slow. The post The New Acronym In The EV Revolution Is EREV (ExtendedRange Electric Vehicle) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
It’s not a plug-in electric vehicle. An extendedrange electric vehicle (EREV) is effectively an all-electric vehicle, with all the motive power provided by an electric motor but with a small internal combustion engine (ICE) present to generate additional electric power. And the extendedrange EV.
The SOLO is an extendedrange electric vehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Velozzi says it has 17 global OEM suppliers engaged in building the Velozzi super car and the SOLO.
Extendedrange electric car sales are up strongly in China, driven by range anxiety and concerns with charging networks. The post The Extended-Range Electric Car Is Red Hot In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Fletcher is responsible for the ExtendedRange Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel. But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.).
As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo Cars has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the all-electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compared with the outgoing model year, increasing range by as much as 60 kilometers on some variants. The return of rear-wheel power.
The inverter’s high-power density and compact, lightweight design help maximize range while taking up minimal space in the vehicle. Eaton projects xEVs will increase to 38% of the global passenger car market by 2030, with share dispersed among battery electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid electric and mild hybrid electric.
GM’s Britta Gross, Director of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Commercialization will participate in a webchat tomorrow to field questions about the development of the plug-in ecosystem. GM is focused on the first two pillars: leading plug-in technology vehicles and the enabling technologies. Tony Posawatz. Earlier post.).
Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with rangeextenders. Battery cost and size mean that all-electric cars still have a relatively limited operating range. —Derek Crabb, Vice President Powertrain Engineering at the Volvo Car Corporation.
British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.
Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘rangeextended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extendedrange electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.
When the battery charge status drops below a certain limit, the combustion engine is activated (RangeExtender mode). When the car goes into production, remote checking and remote configuration of the vehicle will be possible by means of the Vehicle Homepage. At higher speeds—e.g., Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS.
Opel intends that its Monza Concept ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, serve as a role-model for next-generation Opel cars, with particular emphasis on design, maximum connectivity, and optimum efficiency, including advanced powertrain flexibility. The Monza Concept represents the Opel car of tomorrow.
In the past two years, domestic new energy vehicles have been surging, plug-in hybrid vehicles / extended-range electric vehicles, which can be fueled and electric vehicles, and how to choose pure electric vehicles have become hot topics. Even if there is no home charging pile, the car will not stop. stand and run.
The final stage of work on the new EV technology demonstration platform within the LCVTP will see the vehicle developed into a range-extended electric vehicle (RE-EV) architecture incorporating an advanced auxiliary power unit (a gasoline engine integrated with a generator) developed within the project, for on-board battery recharging.
Automakers got one thing right: Electrified cars are the future. In China, which accounts for about two-thirds of global electrified sales , buyers are flocking to plug-in hybrids, or PHEVs, which combine a gas engine with a rechargeable battery pack. percent of the overall car market, versus an 8.9 million, accounting for 10.6
The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. EMERG-E on stage in Geneva. Click to enlarge.
The purpose of the paper (which Richard Wallace, CAR’s Director Transportation Systems Analysis Group announced during a session exploring the same topic at the Business of Plugging In 2010 conference in Detroit) is threefold. CAR defines three levels of connectedness: Simple transportation energy planning and mapping.
Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;
Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 This is the only event in the world that demonstrates real cars, in real conditions, that is measured independently and in the public eye. 27 electric vehicle.
Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extendedrange electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. For example, of its top 20 profit contributors in 2008, nine were cars.
Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards. Earlier post.).
So you got yer gasoline cars, and yer electric cars. And yer extended-range electrics, and yer plug-in hybrids. How about an electric car with a gasoline engine you can swap in and out as you need it? Sure, old news, been there, done that.
Are You Plugged In? Some of the first plug-in electric passenger vehicles are slated to roll onto U.S. For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. By Mara Lemos Stein. Google Inc.
The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 million over ten years. The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.
The EVer (Electric Vehicle extendedrange) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extendedrange electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge. 2012 Fisker Karma.
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