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Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extendedrangeelectricvehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 Additionally, up to 50% of the metal content is recycled.
The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electricvehicles. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Earlier post.).
The extendedrangeelectricvehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electricrange for SUVs and light trucks. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Click to enlarge. Raser Technologies, Inc.
This collaboration enables both companies to offer the first electric, fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks (up to 12.5 tons) capable of supporting middle-mile delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers. An extendedrange option is also available, effectively doubling the standard average range to 400 miles.
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 extendedrangeelectricvehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.
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Verizon has collaborated with electric-vehicle developer and manufacturer VIA Motors to produce an extended-rangeelectric cargo van. VIA developed and built the van, based on Verizon’s direction and fleet concepts, and expects it to achieve 100 miles per gallon with near zero emissions.
Land Rover has confirmed prices for the advanced Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid model and the Range Rover SV, while revealing performance figures for the plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. A pure-electricRange Rover—the first all-electric Land Rover vehicle—will join the line-up in 2024.
Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extendedrangeelectric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The full driving range exceeds 300 miles (480 km). (By The ELR’s battery is covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
VIA Motors inaugurated its first high volume electricvehicle assembly line this week at its new facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. VIA’s unique assembly system will be able to output two electricvehicles per hour and 10,000 vehicles per year. —Pablo Acedo, president of VIA Motors Latin America (VMLM).
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Elements of Raser’s current series plug-in hybrid (extendedrangeelectricvehicle) drive system. Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. Click to enlarge. Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.). million, of which Raser will receive $2.5
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meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-rangeelectricvehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Earlier post.).
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Ford has produced its 150,000 th Mustang Mach-E electricvehicle since starting production nearly two years ago, a significant milestone as the company scales EV production to a rate of 600,000 annually by late 2023 and more than 2 million annually by 2026.
This fully electricvehicle, based on a Peugeot 307 coupe cabriolet, has a driving range of 500 kilometers (311 miles), with 75 km (47 miles) in charge depleting mode. kg H 2 / 100 km in range-extending hybrid mode. kg of hydrogen at 700 bar. FiSyPAC fuel cell system architecture. Source: CEA.
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This allows each specialty chemistry to focus on different functions: LFP for daily driving, and anode-free to extendrange for long distances. This combined system is expected to deliver more than 250,000 miles of lifetime service. We are moving faster than the fastest research programs that I have been a part of.
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