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has launched a new extended-range product line. With the new TerraVolt XR extended-range battery, Proterra buses can now be configured to travel up to 180 miles (290 km) between charges. This system enables customers to select the right amount and type of energystorage to meet specific route requirements.
A fully depleted battery can be recharged in approximately three hours from the 380 volt grid. The energystorage unit is arranged below the floor, assisting with the center of gravity and weight distribution of the vehicle. The 380 volt lithium-ion rechargeable battery has a nominal energy content of 12 kWh.
Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energystorage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. In this mode, the engine both recharges the ultracapacitors and provides power to drive the vehicle.
Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extendedrange electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. iZEUS Ampera. Click to enlarge.
The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeableenergystorage system. The eGen product family will include Allison’s portfolio of electric hybrid and full electric products, including the company’s portfolio of electric axles.
Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a rangeextended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. A power assist function is available from the battery pack whenever the system needs additional energy.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energystorage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes with a 500kW charge rate.
The Proterra TerraFlex Energy Systems provides customers with the ability to choose between 53 kWh to 321 kWh of energystorage, and the option to charge on-route or in-depot. This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes at a 500kW charge rate.
Energystorage is provided by the lithium-ion battery, which is located in multiple blocks under the luggage compartment floor, under the rear seat and in the center tunnel. kWh of usable energy at 380 volts and weighs 300 kilograms (661 lb). It stores 26.5 It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.2 Earlier post.).
The powertrain system features an advanced battery liquid cooling system, an innovative motor efficiency optimizer, a rechargeableenergystorage system mated to a low gear design, and low-rolling resistance tires. More balanced power output with regenerative braking helps keep energy consumption at the lowest level.
The recent emerging demand for extended-range electric vehicles has stimulated the development of high-energystorage systems, especially the highly promising lithium–sulfur and lithium–air batteries, in which lithium metal anodes are employed.
They begin by observing that the EU’s goal of 95 gCO 2 /km fleet average emissions by 2020 can only be met by means of extendedrange electric vehicles or all-electric vehicles in combination with the integration of renewable energy (e.g., 200 miles, with recharging times substantially larger than that of conventional vehicles.
The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. GM is developing a fifth generation system for 2015 which will have substantially longer range and a much smaller fuel cell stack than the generation four system. Build better products. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.
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The PHEV does not suffer from the “range anxiety” that limits other electrically-powered vehicles. The pure electric vehicles, for reserve, must carry heavy and expensive batteries—which add expense as well as weight—and must have access to high-powered recharging stations [ 1 ].
Please feel free to tell us what you believe to be the benefits of some of the various recharging modes mentioned above in the comments section below. Jason ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 10:41PM (4/09/2009) Home recharge with your home solar recharge station would be the most desirable for commuting from the suburbs.
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