Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). liters, plus peak torque of 236 lb-ft (320 N·m). seconds (preliminary).
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
More info is at [link]. Here is what we know so far. The old gas version was a gas. 1,180 horsepower 1,327 pound-feet of torque 0-60 under 2.09 seconds; 100 mph in 4.4 Pricing and Availability. The Arial Hipercar EV is projected go on sale in 2024. Pricing has not been announced. Observations: 2024 Ariel Hipercar EV.
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2013
With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. Performing this role is a 650cc two-cylinder gasoline engine mounted immediately adjacent to the electric motor above the rear axle.
Green Car Congress
JULY 10, 2013
Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.
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